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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Inflatable artificial sphincter

Anal sphincter anatomy
Anal sphincter anatomy
Inflatable artificial sphincter
Inflatable artificial sphincter
Inflatable artificial sphincter - series
Inflatable artificial sphincter - series
Alternative Names

Artificial sphincter - rectal or urinary


Risks

Risks for any anesthesia are:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing
  • Bleeding
  • Infection

Additional risks include:

  • Infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Urethral erosion
  • Mechanical failure of the device (requires removal)


Review Date: 06/13/2006
Reviewed By: Neil D. Sherman, MD, Urologist, Essex County, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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