Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University ›› 2014, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (02): 193-198.

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In Vivo Research of Performance and Biocompatibility of an Artificial Anal Sphincter

KE Lei1,YAN Guozheng1,LIU Zhiqiang1,YAN Sheng1,WANG Zhiwu1,WANG Yongbing2
  

  1. (1.Institute of Medical Precision Engineering & Intelligent System, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, China; 2. Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Pudong New Area People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200120, China)
  • Received:2013-06-05 Online:2014-02-28 Published:2014-02-28

Abstract:

To evaluate the biocompatibility and performance of the optimized artificial anal sphincter system, an in vivo experiment was designed. Blood was collected from the Beagle dogs’ jugular vein on days 1 and 4; at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5, postoperatively. Biochemical parameters including total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, aspartate aminotransferase, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and Creactive protein were examined. The total bilirubin levels remained within the normal range, and the time courses of aspartate aminotransferase of the two Beagle dogs were within the baseline levels after 2 weeks of implantation, demonstrating no liver function complications. The blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels remained within the normal range, indicating no renal function complications. The total protein and albumin fluctuated within the normal range throughout the duration of this study. The level of Creactive protein did not increase and no infection and inflammation were found. The experimental data indicated that the artificial anal sphincter system demonstrated no adverse influence on blood serum chemistry and exhibited an effective system performance.
 

Key words: fecal incontinence, artificial anal sphincter, biocompatibility, transcutaneous energy transfer, vivo study

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