The cuff relaxes its control of the passageway and waste is released. Reclosure of the cuff is automatic as the fluid flows back from the reservoir to the cuff. Embarrassment and depression caused most of them to remain solitary, hidden and untreated, despite the fact that colorectal surgeons had the Acticon answer. Now, however, with cultural taboos less pronounced, fecal incontinence is coming forward. The hidden victims are hidden no more.
Implantation takes about two hours.
Recovery time is six to eight weeks, after which there are few restrictions on work, sports, or sexual activity. Sphincteroplasty involves surgical repair and transposition of the sphincter muscle to recreate effective control. Patients must be post-puberty. If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below. Please be assured that your message has been received.