Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on injectable bulking agents for faecal incontinence.
Description:
Faecal incontinence is when a person loses the ability to control their bowel movements. The procedure involves injecting a material into the muscles around the anus (anal sphincter) with the aim of bulking the sides of the sphincter. Different materials are available to provide the extra strength, and these are called bulking agents.
Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Digestive system
Specialty:
Gastroenterology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Date notified to NICE:
01 January 2100
Provisional consultation date:
Winter 2007
IP Pub Date:
28 February 2007
Contact
Details:
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