Inhibition action incontinence device and method

Details Inhibition action incontinence device and method Inhibition action incontinence device and method

2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

C600S029000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07360544

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for minimizing fecal incontinence in a subject, is disclosed. An inhibition action incontinence device includes a truncated cone with an angled concavity at a top portion. The truncated cone is positioned at the external opening of the anal canal. The truncated cone may be positioned to effect a positive pressure on the external sphincter muscles and the anal slit across the peri-anal tissues. It is believed that the truncated cone exploits the voluntary inhibition action of the external sphincter muscles and the simple mechanical closure of the anal slit to decrease fecal incontinence and soiling.

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Levien et al.; Manometric Study of the Voluntary Inhibition Action in Normal Volunteers; From the Departments of Surgery, Episcopal Hospital and The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Division of Gastroenterology at New York Medical College, Valballa, New York; Dis Colon Rectum; Aug. 1994.

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