Method for treating fecal incontinence
US6595910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/31593
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating fecal incontinence in a body of a mammal having a rectum formed by a rectal wall extending to an anus wherein the rectal wall includes a sphincter muscle surrounding the anus. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the rectal wall in the vicinity of the anus. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the rectal wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution.
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