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It is a device known as an "artificial urinary sphincter" that is placed completely inside your body to provide simple, discreet urinary control. You control urination by squeezing and releasing a pump, located in the scrotum.
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Overview: A biological urinary sphincter prevents urinary flow via mucosal coaptation, compression, and pressure transmission. An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) mimics the biological urinary sphincter by providing a competent bladder outlet during urinary storage and an open unobstructed ... ... During urinary storage,
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University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Urology, patient care, surgical treatment and procedures, artificial urinary sphincter (aus) and male sling ... The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a surgically implanted device that has three components: the cuff which fits snuggly around the urethra...
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Staskin DR, Comiter CV. Surgical treatment of male sphincteric urinary incontinence: the male perineal sling and artificial urinary sphincter. Wein AJ, Kavoussi LR, Novick AC, Partin AW, Peters CA, eds. Campbell-Walsh Urology.
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Artificial Urinary Sphincter for Incontinence ... An artificial urinary sphincter involves a simple surgical procedure to help relieve lingering incontinence in men following prostate cancer treatment. The procedure can be done on an outpatient basis or with an overnight hospital stay.
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Alternate Names : Artificial Urinary Sphincter ... In men, the artificial urinary sphincter is placed through a cut made between the scrotum and anus. A smaller incision is made in the groin for implanting the reservoir. Antibiotics are used to prevent urinary tract infections.
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The long-term safety and efficacy of the AMS 800 have made it the gold standard treatment for moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which can be an unfortunate side effect of prostate cancer surgery.
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If you had an artificial urinary sphincter placed, you may return from surgery with a Foley catheter in place. This catheter will be removed before you leave the hospital. The artificial sphincter cuff will be not be inflated immediately after surgery to allow the tissues to heal.
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Medical Encyclopdia article about Artificial sphincter - rectal or urinary ... A resource with information on over 4000 medical topics including: Artificial sphincter - rectal or urinary;
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