摘要 |
<p>An implantable artificial sphincter comprising an hydraulically adjustable band (1 ), a flexible fluid reservoir (2), a bi-directional fluid line (3,4,15,16) connecting said reservoir to said band and pumping means (5) which are adapted to move a fluid along said fluid line (3,4), said pumping means (5) being located on the fluid line (3,4) and being integrated in said artificial sphincter, said flexible reservoir (2) forming also a part of said artificial sphincter.</p> |