Artificial urinary sphincter, Part II: Patient teaching and perioperative care.
As discussed in Part I, effective management of urinary incontinence is a tremendous quality of life intervention. The surgical implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) provides a definitive, although invasive, surgical option to re-establish continence. Understanding the intraoperative surgical procedure, postoperative care, and teaching will aid in preparing patients undergoing AUS implantation for successful outcomes.
Quallich
Susanne A
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Division of Andrology and Microsurgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Dana A
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D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D016741:Urinary Sphincter, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology