Artificial Bladder Sphincter Implants for Treating Urge Urinary Incontinence

Artificial Bladder Sphincter Implants for Treating Urge Urinary Incontinence

Causes of urinary incontinence in males are discussed. Various artificial sphincter implantation techniques are considered. Particular attention is focused on some models of the Scott artificial urinary sphincter. The main requirements for the implantable device and its application are discussed. Th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Biomedical engineering 2012-05, Vol.46 (1), p.39-42
Hauptverfasser: Aliev, M. G.-B., Darenkov, S. P., Leonov, B. I., Lazovskiy, D. E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biomaterials
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
Engineering
Males
Mens health
Sphincter
Urinary incontinence
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Zusammenfassung:Causes of urinary incontinence in males are discussed. Various artificial sphincter implantation techniques are considered. Particular attention is focused on some models of the Scott artificial urinary sphincter. The main requirements for the implantable device and its application are discussed. The construction of the first domestic sphincter A-1 is described.
ISSN:0006-3398
1573-8256
DOI:10.1007/s10527-012-9262-0