RESUMO
Anal and urinary incontinence remains a major problem in spite of many efforts to correct it in the past. The present study describes the development of a new device for controlling anal and urinary incontinence and its successful use in 20 patients. The device is applied to the anorectal area in a noninvasive manner. It provides continence and, upon removal, allows normal bowel movement and urination. The cleaned device is then reapplied. The anorectal area tolerates the device well and no complications have been observed.
Assuntos
Canal Anal , Órgãos Artificiais , Incontinência Fecal/terapia , Incontinência Urinária/terapia , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMO
Temporary or permanent colostomy produces many difficulties such as continuous fecal flow, odor, skin irritation, rash, edema, and uncleanliness. Efforts to resolve these difficulties have not had much success. The present work describes the development of a new colostomy control device and its successful application to eight patients. The device is removable and allows the patients to empty their bowels naturally. Following the bowel movement and cleaning of the stoma, the device is reapplied. The patient remains continent and experiences a psychological uplift from being able to feel the urge for bowel movements. The application of the device is easy and leads to no complications.
