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Anal Sphincteroplasty

Anal sphincteroplasty is a procedure used to repair torn or weakened anal sphincter muscles, the muscles that control bowel movements.

Damage to these muscles is a major cause of fecal incontinence, the loss of normal bowel control.

There are two anal muscles that control bowel movements. These muscles are similar to two round doughnuts, one inside the other. Anal sphincteroplasty is used when there is a defect in this circle of muscle.

Also known as anal sphincter repair, the procedure is commonly used to treat fecal incontinence caused by anal muscles damaged during childbirth. The procedure is performed under general or regional anesthesia.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with a Baylor College of Medicine physician specializing in anal sphincteroplasty, call the division of Urogynecology, part of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at 832.826.7500.

• Apurva B. Pancholy, MD
• Terri-Ann P. Samuels, MD

Hours & Phone Number

• Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• To schedule an appointment,
• call 832.826.7500.
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• Visit the Obstetrics and Gynecology website.

New Location - November 7

• Important: Answers to questions about our move.
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• BCM OB/GYN is moving to the new Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Starting November 7, you'll find us at:
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• 6651 Main St., across from Baylor Clinic
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• BCM OB/GYN
  3rd Floor, Suite F320
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• The Maternal and Fetal Center
  4th Floor, Suite F420
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• Texas Children's MyChart
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• BCM MyChart

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