Radiology of the AS 800 artificial urinary sphincter; normal appearances and complications

Thirteen adult male patients who had an AS 800 artificial urinary sphincter inserted are reviewed. Five have had malfunction, and in four the causes were diagnosed radiologically. These included: fistula formation, leakage of hydraulic fluid, air in the system, and inadequate deflation of the cuff....

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of radiology 1991-09, Vol.13 (2), p.122-125
Hauptverfasser:	Hamilton, S, Flood, H.D, Shetty, M.K, Grainger, R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Contrast Media Equipment Failure Fistula - etiology Genitourinary system, prostheses Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Radiography - methods Skin Diseases - etiology Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the urinary system Urethral Diseases - etiology Urinary Incontinence - surgery Urinary Sphincter, Artificial Urine, incontinence
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Zusammenfassung:	Thirteen adult male patients who had an AS 800 artificial urinary sphincter inserted are reviewed. Five have had malfunction, and in four the causes were diagnosed radiologically. These included: fistula formation, leakage of hydraulic fluid, air in the system, and inadequate deflation of the cuff. Since the sphincter is filled with contrast medium, it is ideally suited to radiological assessment.
ISSN:	0720-048X 1872-7727
DOI:	10.1016/0720-048X(91)90093-B