2020

Efficacy of Sphinkeeper implant in treating faecal incontinence


Litta F., Parello A., De Simone V. et al.
Br. Journal Surgery, February 2020. Epub ahead of print

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.

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