Litta F¹, Parello A¹, De Simone V¹, Campennì P¹, Orefice R¹, Marra AA¹, Goglia M¹, Moroni R², Ratto C^1,3. Br J Surg. 2020 Feb 17. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11558. [Epub ahead of print]

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1 Proctology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

2 Direzione Scientifica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

3 Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.

Abstract

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.