... extensive APR. The hope is that this artificial sphincter might allow people to avoid the need for a permanent colostomy. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/analcancer/detailedguide/anal-cancer-new-research
... If the incontinence is severe and not getting better on its own, an artificial sphincter can be implanted, or a small device called a urethral sling may ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/prostate-cancer-treating-surgery
... artificial sphincter Search [sfink-ter]. an inflatable cuff implanted to squeeze the urethra or anus shut and help a person control their urine or stool. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=a
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=A
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003083-pdf.pdf
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003134-pdf.pdf
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