Fungal infection associated with artificial urethral sphincters in children.
We report 2 cases of Candida albicans infection associated with a hydraulic artificial sphincter implant. Medical management with amphotericin B alone appeared to be successful.
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Walterspiel
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Kaplan
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Fishman
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Scott
D000293:Adolescent; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*
D000666:Amphotericin B