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  • Title: [Anal incontinence--new methods of surgical treatment using artificial bowel sphincter and sacral nerve stimulation].
    Author: Iarŭmov N, Toshev S, Angelov K, Sokolov M, Gribnev P.
    Journal: Khirurgiia (Sofiia); 2007; (6):40-5. PubMed ID: 18622381.
    Abstract:
    Anal incontinence remains a largely hidden problem, with many patients which are long-term health and mobility problems. Anal incontinence is a symptom or sign rather than a disease, and that there are often multiple contributory factors. Anal incontinence affects both sexes and all age groups. Approximately 2% of the adult population have it on a frequent basis. Treatments include pelvic muscles training, drugs, surgery. Artificial bowel sphincters and sacral nerve stimulation (or neuromodulation) is a relatively new operative techniques for treating anal incontinence and are used in patients with an intact or repaired sphincter complex.
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