Artificial urethral sphincter for incontinence in adults

Authors
Petrou, SP Elliott, DS
Citation
Sp. Petrou et Ds. Elliott, Artificial urethral sphincter for incontinence in adults, DRUGS TODAY, 37(4), 2001, pp. 237-244
Citations number
69
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology
Journal title
DRUGS OF TODAY
ISSN journal
00257656 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
237 - 244
Database
ISI
SICI code
0025-7656(200104)37:4<237:AUSFII>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) has been in use for more than 2 deca des. This review describes the history, evolution and use of the AUS in adu lts. Current rates of success and mechanical reliability are reviewed, (C) 2001 Prous Science. All rights reserved.