Efficacy of Sphinkeeper™ implant in treating faecal incontinence.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 32064592.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/bjs.11558 and PMC identifier 7154545.
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Abstract
The primary aim of this prospective study was to assess the efficacy of Sphinkeeper™ (SK) implantation in patients with faecal incontinence. Forty-two patients with faecal incontinence (14 with sphincter defects) underwent SK implantation and were followed up for a mean(s.d.) of 15·9(8·6) months. SK implantation was a safe and effective method that improved patients' quality of life. Implants and incontinence.
Medical subject headings
- Anal Canal
- Fecal Incontinence
- Prostheses and Implants