title: Artificial urinary sphincter, Part I: Overview.
abstract: Urinary incontinence has a tremendous impact on an individual's quality of life and self-esteem. A number of patients will fail both conservative medical as well as conservative surgical treatments in their pursuit to regain urinary control. The surgical implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a definitive surgical option to reestablish continence. However, there are many challenges that may arise as a patient progresses through the rigorous preparation, surgical procedure, and recovery process. Understanding the history, various indications, and risks of AUS surgery will aid in counseling patients considering AUS.
authors.affiliation: Division of Andrology and Microsurgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Susanne A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Quallich
authors.forename: Dana A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Ohl
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D016741:Urinary Sphincter, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution