Artificial anal sphincter

1996185 citationsletter

Authors

Douglas W. Wong · University of Minnesota

Linda L. Jensen · University of Minnesota

D C C Bartolo · Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

David A. Rothenberger · University of Minnesota

Abstract

Early experience with an artificial anal sphincter has demonstrated that continence can be restored with acceptable morbidity in patients with severe fecal incontinence.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Hernia repair and management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 39, Issue 12, pp. 1345-1351

DOI: 10.1007/bf02054522

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 9.05