The AMS artificial urinary sphincter on the bulbous urethra.
An artificial sphincter with the cuff on the bulbous urethra was implanted in 29 patients with urinary incontinence. After a median observation time of 3 years, 19 patients were continent, four others were improved and the system had been removed in six cases. Urethral erosion occurred in only two cases, both due to infection. Use of low-pressure systems is recommended.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation; D014521:Urethra / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*