Artificial sphincter insertion surgery is the implantation of an artificial valve in the genitourinary tract or in the anal canal to restore continence and psychological well being to individuals with urinary or anal sphincter insufficiency.
This procedure is useful for adults and children who have severe incontinence due to lack of muscle contraction by either the urethral sphincter or the bowel sphincter.
For males: There is a deactivation button (switch) at the top end of the pump. The pump is located in the scrotum. If the person is right handed, the pump will be located near the right testicle. FYI: If an artificial urinary sphincter fails, it will fail in the "open" position. Tom
Mine cost about 70000 almost 40000 for the apparatus.
manual column break
outer anal sphincter
ileocecal sphincter (valve)
a person who is qualified to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones.
cardiac sphincter; or gastroesophageal sphincter; or lower esophageal sphincter (LES); or esophageal sphincter from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardia
The pyloric sphincter regulates passage of chymefrom the stomach
Sphincter of Oddi.
cardiac sphincter/lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
What is the function of the cardiac sphincter?