An implanted neuromuscular stimulator for fecal continence following previously implanted gracilis muscle. Report of a case
| Autor: | F. Spaans, C. Baeten, A. Fluks |
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| Rok vydání: | 1988 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Manometry Medicine Fecal incontinence Fecal continence Humans Gracilis muscle Neuromuscular stimulator business.industry Muscles Gastroenterology Rectovaginal Fistula General Medicine Electric Stimulation Surgery Electrodes Implanted medicine.anatomical_structure Anal atresia Anal manometry Active muscle Sphincter Female medicine.symptom business Fecal Incontinence Muscle Contraction |
| Zdroj: | Diseases of the colon and rectum. 31(2) |
| ISSN: | 0012-3706 |
| Popis: | A young woman had been treated previously with a gracilis muscle transposition because of anal atresia thus enabling her to maintain continence by active muscle contraction, which, however, she could sustain for only a few minutes. Implantation of a neuromuscular stimulator resulted in perfectly controllable sphincter function. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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