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Prosthetic Sphincter Controls UrinationPeople who lost muscular control of urinary canal through disease or injury aided by prosthetic sphincter. Implanted so it surrounds uretha, sphincter deflated and inflated at will by wearer to start and stop urina tion. Operating pressure adjusted after implantation to accommodate growth or atrophy of urinary canal and prevent tissue damage from excess pressure. Principle adapted to other organs, such as colon, ureter, or ileum.
Document ID
19850000356
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Tenny, John B., Jr
(Rochester General Hospital)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MFS-25740
Accession Number
85B10356
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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