Overlapping sphincteroplasty is surgery to repair a damaged anal sphincter, the muscle that allows you to hold stool in your body. The external anal sphincter forms a ring around the anus and if damaged, the surgeon will reattached damaged ends and stitch them together to create a complete ring shaped muscle, restoring the proper shape.
An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses
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