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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 (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
  • 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.


Review Date: 01/13/2009
Reviewed By: Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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