Prostate Urine Bag

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Health Encyclopedia: Inflatable Artificial Sphincter Enlarged Prostate Treatment

Alternative Names

Artificial sphincter (AUS) - urinary


Risks

This procedure is generally safe. Ask your doctor about these possible complications.

Risks for any surgery are:

  • Infection at the site of the incision
  • Opening of the incision
  • Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs
  • Breathing problems
  • Bleeding
  • Other infection

Risks for this surgery may include:

  • Damage to the urethra, bladder, or vagina
  • Difficulty emptying your bladder, which may require a catheter
  • Urine leakage that may get worse
  • Failure,...
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