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Evidence-based recommendations on injectable bulking agents for faecal incontinence. This involves injecting a material into the muscles around the anus to bulk the sides of the sphincter.

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Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on stimulated graciloplasty for faecal incontinence. This involves making a new anal sphincter from muscle taken from the thigh and using electrical currents to gradually make it behave like a natural sphincter muscle.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence. This involves using electrodes inserted under the skin to produce pulses of electricity thought to affect the nerves controlling the lower part of the bowel and the anal sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial anal sphincter implantation. This involves placing a circular cuff under the skin around the anus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 99.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 August 2003

All NICE products on faecal incontinence. Includes any guidance, advice and quality standards.

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