Open AccessEfficacy of Sphinkeeper™ implant in treating faecal incontinence
Author(s) -
Litta F.,
Parello A.,
De Simone V.,
Campennì P.,
Orefice R.,
Marra A. A.,
Goglia M.,
Moroni R.,
Ratto C.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
british journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.202
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1365-2168
pISSN - 0007-1323
DOI - 10.1002/bjs.11558
Subject(s) - medicine , implant , fecal incontinence , dentistry , surgery
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