Mm. Karram et al., ARTIFICIAL URINARY SPHINCTER FOR RECURRENT SEVERE STRESS-INCONTINENCEIN WOMEN - UROGYNECOLOGIC PERSPECTIVE, Journal of reproductive medicine, 38(10), 1993, pp. 791-794
Eight American Medical Systems 800 artificial urinary sphincters were
implanted in seven women with severe and/or recurrent stress urinary i
ncontinence. The surgical approach to urethral cuff implantation consi
sted of both abdominal and combined abdominal and vaginal approaches.
Indications, preoperative evaluations, surgical technique and complica
tions are discussed. Postoperative follow-up for 6-24 months showed al
l the patients to be completely continent subjectively and objectively
. The artificial urinary sphincter is a viable option in these difficu
lt cases of urinary incontinence.