Intra-abdominal dilation of artificial bowel sphincter pressure-regulating balloon: a case report
Bartholomeus van Wunnik1, Walter Mastboom, Steffan Rödel
1Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Postal Box 5800, 6202, AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.
International Journal of Colorectal Disease
|March 3, 2011
Abstract
Introduction:
Fecal incontinence is a debilitating condition with considerable impact on quality of life. The artificial bowel sphincter may be used as a treatment option in severe cases in which no less invasive form of therapy is sufficient.
Results:
Risk of infection and mechanical failure is of particular concern in this artificial device.
Conclusion:
We report a rare late complication: balloon dilation due to hypertonic fillings.
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