Affiliation:
1. 2nd Surgical Clinic, Univ. of Innsbruck, Austria
Abstract
A new totally implantable hydraulic sphincter prothesis which differs from other systems by a very simple function is presented. The construction and the performance are described and the results of animal experiments are reported. The clinical application of this device in 3 female and 4 male patients has been successful. Indications and contraindications are discussed.
Subject
Biomedical Engineering,Biomaterials,General Medicine,Medicine (miscellaneous),Bioengineering
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