PTQ ® Clinical Data
Clinical trials have demonstrated that PTQ Implants result in substantial improvement in faecal continence and quality of life in patients with internal sphincter dysfunction - without the risk of complications inherent in the use of more invasive surgical procedures.
The following abstracts are listed by publication year with the most recent listed first.
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PTQ anal implants for the treatment of faecal incontinence.
Bartlett, L., et al. (2009). Br J Surg, 96(12), 1468-75.
Bartlett, L., et al. (2009). Br J Surg, 96(12), 1468-75.
Anal incontinence improvement after silicone injection may be related to restoration of sphincter asymmetry.
Oliveira, L.C.C., et al. (2009). Surg Innov, 16, 155-161.
Oliveira, L.C.C., et al. (2009). Surg Innov, 16, 155-161.
Injectable silicone biomaterial (PTQ™) is more effective than carbon-coated beads (Durasphere®) in treating passive faecal incontinence - a randomized trial.
Tjandra, J.J, et al (2009). Colorect Dis, 11, 382-389.
Tjandra, J.J, et al (2009). Colorect Dis, 11, 382-389.
Evaluation of the use of PTQ™ implants for the treatment of incontinent patients due to internal anal sphincter dysfunction.
de la Portilla, F., et al. (2008). Colorect Dis, 10(1), 89-94.
de la Portilla, F., et al. (2008). Colorect Dis, 10(1), 89-94.
Anal incontinence improvement after silicone injection may be related to restoration of sphincter asymmetry.
Oliveira, L., et al. (2008). Colorect Dis, 10(Suppl 2), 16, 19.
Oliveira, L., et al. (2008). Colorect Dis, 10(Suppl 2), 16, 19.
Managing faecal incontinence: The role of PTQ injections.
Gett, R.M., et al. (2007). ANZJ Surg, 77(Suppl 1), A16.
Gett, R.M., et al. (2007). ANZJ Surg, 77(Suppl 1), A16.
Efficacy of the agent PTQ in the treatment of faecal incontinence.
Gaj, F., et al (2007). Chir Ital, 59(3), 355-359.
Gaj, F., et al (2007). Chir Ital, 59(3), 355-359.
PTQ™ Implants in the treatment of faecal soiling.
van der Hagen, S.J. et al (2007). British Journal of Surgery, 94, 222-223.
van der Hagen, S.J. et al (2007). British Journal of Surgery, 94, 222-223.
Injectable silicone biomaterial (PTQ) to treat fecal incontinence after hemorrhoidectomy.
Chan, M.K., et al. (2006). Dis Colon Rectum, 49(4), 433-439.
Chan, M.K., et al. (2006). Dis Colon Rectum, 49(4), 433-439.
Long-term results of injectable silicone biomaterial for passive fecal incontinence: A randomized trial.
Tjandra, J.J., et al.(2006). Dis Colon Rectum, 49(5), 730-731.
Tjandra, J.J., et al.(2006). Dis Colon Rectum, 49(5), 730-731.
Implantable Silicone for Passive Fecal Incontinence Secondary to Internal Anal Sphincter Deficiency.
Bach, S., et al. (2004). Presented at ASCRS, Dallas, TX, May 2004.
Bach, S., et al. (2004). Presented at ASCRS, Dallas, TX, May 2004.
Injectable silicone biomaterial for fecal incontinence caused by internal anal sphincter dysfunction is effective.
Tjandra, J.J., et al. (2004). Dis Colon Rectum, 47(12), 2138-2146.
Tjandra, J.J., et al. (2004). Dis Colon Rectum, 47(12), 2138-2146.
Injectable silicone biomaterial for faecal incontinence due to internal anal sphincter dysfunction.
Kenefick, N.J., et al. (2002). Gut, 51(2), 225-228.
Kenefick, N.J., et al. (2002). Gut, 51(2), 225-228.
Internal anal sphincter augmentation for fecal incontinence using injectable silicone biomaterial.
Malouf, A.J., et al. (2001). Dis Colon Rectum, 44(4), 595-600.
Malouf, A.J., et al. (2001). Dis Colon Rectum, 44(4), 595-600.
