Artificial sphincter (AUS) - urinary
Risks
This procedure is generally safe. Ask your doctor about these possible complications.
Risks for any surgery are:
- Incision infection or the incision opens up
- Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs
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Breathing problems -
Bleeding - Other Infection
Risks for this surgery
- Damage to the urethra, bladder, or vagina
- It may be harder to empty your bladder, or you may not be able to empty your bladder and may need a catheter.
- Urine leakage may get worse.
- The device stops working. This requires removing it.
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