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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Implantation of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer for faecal incontinence management |
Author: | Stephens, J. Rieger, N. Farmer, K. Bell, S. Hooper, J. Hewett, P. |
Citation: | ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2010; 80(5):324-330 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Science Asia |
Issue Date: | 2010 |
ISSN: | 1445-1433 1445-2197 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Jacqueline H. Stephens, Nicholas A. Rieger, K. Chip Farmer, Stephen W. Bell, Judy E. Hooper and Peter J. Hewett |
Abstract: | <h4>Purpose</h4>The primary objectives of this trial were to evaluate the safety and feasibility of treatment and to gain a preliminary indication of the effectiveness of ethylene vinyl alcohol injections into the anal sphincters of faecally incontinent patients.<h4>Methods</h4>Between April 2004 and February 2006, we conducted a prospective, single-arm, procedure optimization study of ethylene vinyl alcohol injections in 21 subjects with well-characterized faecal incontinence and an intact external anal sphincter at two Australian hospitals.<h4>Results</h4>There was a significant decrease in the Cleveland Clinic Florida Faecal Incontinence Score (CCFFIS) (P= 0.0005) and the Faecal Incontinence Severity Index score (P= 0.005) after treatment. At 12 months post-treatment, the mean CCFFIS had decreased by 37% (P= 0.0021), and 47% of subjects had a > or =50% improvement in CCFFIS. There were significant improvements in embarrassment (P= 0.0455) and coping/behaviour (P= 0.0056) domains of the Faecal Incontinence Quality of Life. At 12 months, the mean anal canal length had increased by 29% (P= 0.066), with 40% of patients demonstrating increases of 50% or more. There were no further improvements following retreatment.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Ethylene vinyl alcohol injection into the anal intersphincteric plane is feasible and well tolerated. Improvement in faecal incontinence compared with baseline was seen. Retreating initial non-responders was not successful. |
Keywords: | anal sphincter ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (substance name) faecal incontinence phase 1 clinical trial pilot study |
Rights: | © 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05277.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05277.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Surgery publications |
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