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1. A method for controlling fecal incontinence in a patient comprising:
a) inserting a body of a device into the patient's anal canal or rectum, wherein the body is attached to withdrawal means and to a stopper that remains outside the patient and wherein the body is located above the dentate line; b) optionally filling the body of the device with a gas, a liquid or a combination thereof; and c) when bowel emptying is desired, withdrawing the device from the anal canal by the withdrawal means;wherein the body comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the body is such that the peristaltic movements cause the body to move upwards, or remain at a required location in the anal canal or rectum, instead of moving downwards, and wherein the stopper prevents unlimited upward movement of the body of the device. |
