Abstract:Hypothesis
The mechanical and neurological mechanisms contributing to intractable chronic constipation and fecal incontinence are not yet fully understood, in part because of challenges in measuring the slow actions of the bowel. To enable multimodal data collection with a route to endoscopic implantation, we developed the Colonic Monitor of Conscious Activity (ColoMOCA). The ColoMOCA was designed for use with electrophysiology tools and to be affixed to the colon wall. After implant, the ColoMOCA wirelessly t… Show more
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