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Artificial Urinary Sphincter

An artifical implanted device, usually in the form of an inflatable silicone cuff, inserted in or around the bladder neck in the surgical treatment of urinary incontinence caused by sphincter weakness. Often it is placed around the bulbous urethra in adult males. The artificial urinary sphincter is considered an alternative to urinary diversion.
Also Known As:
Urinary Sphincter, Artificial; Artificial Genitourinary Sphincter; Artificial Genitourinary Sphincters; Artificial Urinary Sphincters; Genitourinary Sphincters, Artificial; Sphincter, Artificial Genitourinary; Sphincter, Artificial Urinary; Sphincters, Artificial Genitourinary; Sphincters, Artificial Urinary; Urinary Sphincters, Artificial; Genitourinary Sphincter, Artificial
Networked: 562 relevant articles (74 outcomes, 30 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Morey, Allen F: 28 articles (07/2020 - 05/2008)
2. Elliott, Daniel S: 20 articles (07/2021 - 10/2003)
3. Chartier-Kastler, Emmanuel: 16 articles (02/2022 - 12/2003)
4. Linder, Brian J: 14 articles (07/2021 - 03/2014)
5. Peyronnet, Benoit: 10 articles (02/2022 - 03/2016)
6. Phé, Véronique: 10 articles (02/2022 - 06/2013)
7. Rivera, Marcelino E: 9 articles (01/2019 - 09/2015)
8. Ziegelmann, Matthew J: 9 articles (01/2019 - 09/2015)
9. Rouprêt, Morgan: 8 articles (12/2020 - 12/2003)
10. Rangel, Laureano J: 8 articles (02/2020 - 09/2015)

Related Diseases

1. Stress Urinary Incontinence
2. Urinary Incontinence
3. Neurogenic Urinary Bladder (Bladder, Neurogenic)
4. Erectile Dysfunction
5. Contracture

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Dihydrotachysterol (AT 10)
2. Solutions
3. indolepropanol phosphate (IPP)
4. Saline Solution
5. mesoglycan
6. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
7. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)
8. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)
9. Muscarinic Antagonists
10. Prostate-Specific Antigen (Semenogelase)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Prostatectomy (Retropubic Prostatectomy)
2. Penile Prosthesis (Penile Implants)
3. Suburethral Slings (Tension-Free Vaginal Tape)
4. Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
5. Stents