The radiological appearance of artificial urinary sphincters.
The increasing refinement of artificial anti-incontinence devices has provided new hope for incontinent patients. The aim of this paper is to show the design and function, and to indicate the use of radiology in evaluation of function, of the latest prostheses. The complications peculiar to these devices are illustrated and the use of radiology in identifying these complications is indicated.
D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000601:surgery; D014567:Urography