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Clinical Trial
. 1996 Jun;47(6):895-7.
doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(96)00042-8.

Long-term experience with the double-cuff AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter

J J Kowalczyk  1 , D L Spicer, J J Mulcahy
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Clinical Trial

Long-term experience with the double-cuff AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter

J J Kowalczyk et al. Urology. 1996 Jun.

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of the double-cuff artificial urinary sphincter over a long-term period.

Methods: Ninety-five patients charts were reviewed from December 1986 to November 1995. Data on the degree of urinary incontinence and complications were compiled and tabulated.

Results: There were 10 cuff erosions (10.5%) and one infection (1.1%) requiring removal of the double-cuff system, with one death from unrelated causes. Two patients in the erosion group had a double-cuff system reinserted at a later date. Eighty-six patients have a double-cuff system, with 97.6% remaining dry.

Conclusions: A tandemly placed double-cuff artificial urinary sphincter is safe and effective in the treatment of severe postprostatectomy urinary incontinence.

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