Internal anal sphincter augmentation for fecal incontinence using injectable silicone biomaterial

PURPOSE:A disrupted or weak internal anal sphincter can lead to passive fecal incontinence. This muscle is not amenable to direct surgical repair. Previous preliminary attempts to restore functional continuity have included a cutaneous flap to fill an anal canal defect, and injection therapy using p...

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Veröffentlicht in:Diseases of the colon & rectum 2001-04, Vol.44 (4), p.595-600
Hauptverfasser: Malouf, Andrew J, Vaizey, Carolynne J, Norton, Christine S, Kamm, Michael A
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