| The long head of the biceps femoris: anatomic basis for its possible use in the construction of an electrically stimulated neoanal sphincter. | |
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PMID: 8516407 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Electrical stimulation of the nerve to the gracilis muscle following its transposition around the anal canal creates an artificial sphincter capable of actively opposing intrarectal pressure. Not all patients have an available or suitable gracilis. This paper describes the anatomic basis for the use of the long head of the biceps femoris as a potential electrically stimulated neoanal sphincter. The muscle was found to have an adequate length and a suitable arc of rotation for transposition around the anal canal. In 75 percent of thighs studied the neurovascular anatomy of the long head of the biceps femoris was compatible with its utilization in this manner as an alternative to the gracilis. |
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Authors:
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D A Shanahan; B George; N S Williams; C S Sinnatamby; D J Riches |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 92 ISSN: 0032-1052 ISO Abbreviation: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Publication Date: 1993 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-07-22 Completed Date: 1993-07-22 Revised Date: 2011-02-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306050 Medline TA: Plast Reconstr Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 55-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London. |
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Anal Canal
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surgery* Electric Stimulation Therapy* Fecal Incontinence / surgery Humans Muscle Contraction / physiology Muscles / anatomy & histology*, surgery Thigh |
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