title: Complications of artificial urinary sphincter around intestinal segments in reconstructed exstrophy patients.
abstract: Nine patients 15 to 28 years old underwent placement of the artificial urinary sphincter around an internal intestinal urinary reservoir. A total of 15 complications was experienced in 8 patients and 13 secondary procedures were necessary. Eight patients are completely continent and 1 has nighttime enuresis. The most common complication encountered was reduction in bowel luminal circumference underlying the sphincter cuff.
authors: Squier Urologic Clinic, Babies Hospital Division, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors: K A
authors: KA
authors: Burbige
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Reitelman
authors: C A
authors: CA
authors: Olsson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*