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Magnetic Anal Sphincter Augmentation for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence A Preliminary Report From a Feasibility Study

Authors :
Lehur, Paul-Antoine
McNevin, Shane
Buntzen, Steen
Mellgren, Anders F.
Laurberg, Soeren
Madoff, Robert D.
Source :
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum; December 2010, Vol. 53 Issue: 12 p1604-1610, 7p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Magnetic sphincter augmentation, a successful treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, has been applied to treat fecal incontinence. The purpose of this feasibility study was to understand the safety profile as well as the potential benefit of this new device when it is implanted in patients with fecal incontinence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123706 and 15300358
Volume :
53
Issue :
12
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48369455
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/DCR.0b013e3181f5d5f7