Successful reinsertion of the artificial urinary sphincter after removal for erosion or infection

We present 5 cases involving reinsertion of an artificial urinary sphincter after either erosion or infection. All 5 patients now have socially acceptable urinary continence

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1996-12, Vol.48 (6), p.906-908
Main Authors: Kowalczyk, John J., Nelson, Robert, Mulcahy, John J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Failure
Prosthesis-Related Infections - surgery
Reoperation
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the urinary system
Urinary Sphincter, Artificial - adverse effects
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Summary:We present 5 cases involving reinsertion of an artificial urinary sphincter after either erosion or infection. All 5 patients now have socially acceptable urinary continence
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(96)00245-2