The Artificial Urinary Sphincter
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A Systematic Approach to the Evaluation and Management of the Failed Artificial Urinary Sphincter.
In men with post-prostatectomy incontinence, persistent or recurrent urinary leakage following artificial urinary sphincter placement is a frustrating complaint. Surgical failure can be classified as occurring early in the post-operative period vs. late-following a period of established continence-and should be managed according to the time course and severity of urinary leakage. We present a s...
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