Medtech Solutions For The "Other" Incontinence
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Fecal incontinence is a common, devastating condition that often goes untreated. Eyeing the potential multibillion-dollar opportunity, medtech start-ups are developing approaches that range from small and disposable to surgical and permanent.
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