Retrograde perfusion sphincterometry with a flexible cystoscope: method of troubleshooting the AMS 800.
We developed the technique of retrograde perfusion sphincterometry to troubleshoot the AMS 800 device. We implanted artificial urinary sphincters in men who were incontinent after prostatectomy and performed intraoperative retrograde perfusion sphincterometry. Retrograde perfusion sphincterometry using a flexible cystoscope is simple and allows early recognition of intraoperative urethral injury and mechanical malfunction.
Urodynamics and Continence Center, University of Cincinnati, Division of Urology, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, USA.
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JM
Choe
B S
BS
Battino
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TE
Bell
D000368:Aged; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016741:Urinary Sphincter, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects