Artificial sphincter with a new silicone band for treating faecal incontinence: IDEAL 2b prospective multicentre trial
In this exploratory study of 18 patients, the SimplyFI anal band appears to be safe with short-term improvement in function. Future studies with longer follow-up periods are needed to better define the role of this new treatment modality. Registration number: NCT05708612 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
Authors
- R. Vicente
- Stefan Riss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4039-2849)
- M. Löhnert
- Christopher Dawoud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1432-2804)
- J. M. Devesa
- Sherif Akram Metwalli
Institutions
- Vienna General Hospital (AT)
- Klinikum Bielefeld (DE)
- Hospital Ruber Internacional (ES)
- Medical University of Vienna (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJS Open
- Published
- 2025-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsopen/zraf112
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00