[Artificial urinary sphincter in women-too uncommon?]

Urologe A. 2017 Dec;56(12):1572-1575. doi: 10.1007/s00120-017-0527-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a well-known standard in the therapy of male incontinence, but not in females. This review highlights options, results, and a critical appraisal of the use of AUS in women.

Keywords: Continence therapy; Implant infection; Incontinence; Urinary stress, incontinence; Urinary tract infection.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Guideline Adherence
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Reoperation
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures
  • Sex Factors
  • Suburethral Slings
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology
  • Urinary Incontinence / surgery*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / etiology
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*
  • Urinary Sphincter, Artificial*