Radio-frequency energy delivery to the anal canal for treatment of fecal incontinence is a new modality that, in this study group, safely improved Wexner and fecal incontinence-related quality of life scores, eliminated protective pad use in most patients, and improved patient quality of life.

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The influence of solution temperature (7). process time (t) andpressure regimen (P) on the sensory quality of minimally processed, osmotically dehydrated guava was analyzed. The study encompassed these values of each independent variable: T-30. 40 and SOC; t-60, 120 and 180 min, and Patmospheric pressure, pulsed vacuum (5 min under vacuum, then atmospheric pressure) and continuous vacuum. The product was sensorially evaluated for color, jlavor andfirmness. Results were processed by means of the Design Expen version 5 software. Temperature, time and pressure regimen were shown to significantly influence the product's flavor. No effect of the factors on the fruit's color andfirmness could be demonstrated. At the cellular level the tissues of guava treated at 40C for 60 min under pulsed vacuum are not significantly altered.'

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