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01-05-2021 | Stress Incontinence | Men's Health (R Carrion, Section Editor)

Artificial Urinary Sphincter Complications: Risk Factors, Workup, and Clinical Approach

Authors: Roger K. Khouri Jr, Nicolas M. Ortiz, Benjamin M. Dropkin, Gregory A. Joice, Adam S. Baumgarten, Allen F. Morey, Steven J. Hudak

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 5/2021

Abstract

Purpose of Review

To review risk factors for AUS complications and present a systematic approach to their diagnosis and management.

Recent Findings

Established risk factors for AUS complications include catheterization, channel TURP, pelvic radiation, urethroplasty, anticoagulation, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, frailty index, hypertension, low albumin, and low testosterone. We present our algorithm for diagnosis and management of AUS complications.

Summary

Despite being the gold standard of treatment for men with SUI, major and minor complications can occur at any point after AUS insertion. Careful consideration of the urologic, medical, and operative risk factors for each patient can help prevent complications. A systematic approach to early and late complications facilitates their identification and effective management. The evaluating urologist must have a thorough understanding of potential AUS complications in order to restore quality of life in men with bothersome SUI.

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Title: Artificial Urinary Sphincter Complications: Risk Factors, Workup, and Clinical Approach
Authors: Roger K. Khouri Jr
Nicolas M. Ortiz
Benjamin M. Dropkin
Gregory A. Joice
Adam S. Baumgarten
Allen F. Morey
Steven J. Hudak
Publication date: 01-05-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Stress Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 5/2021
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-021-01045-x

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