Erosion rate of the double cuff AMS800 artificial urinary sphincter: long-term followup.
OBJECTIVE
We reviewed the erosion rate of the double cuff artificial urinary sphincter.


METHODS
Charts of 95 patients were evaluated for erosions and underlying etiology.


RESULTS
Ten patients had erosion of the cuffs, for an erosion rate of 10.5%. Of the 10 erosions 4 (40%) were secondary to iatrogenic injuries.


CONCLUSIONS
Addition of a second cuff to the artificial urinary sphincter remains a safe alternative for patients with severe urinary stress incontinence.
Kowalczyk
J J
JJ
Department of Urology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA.
Spicer
D L
DL
Mulcahy
J J
JJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013997:Time Factors; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries*; D016741:Urinary Sphincter, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*