Introduction: Fecal incontinence is a debilitating condition with considerable impact on quality of life. The artificial bowel sphincter may be used as a treatment option in severe cases in which no less invasive form of therapy is sufficient.

Results: Risk of infection and mechanical failure is of particular concern in this artificial device.

Conclusion: We report a rare late complication: balloon dilation due to hypertonic fillings.

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