Artificial urinary sphincter in adult male with neurogenic stress urinary incontinence: a rare indication
Toh, K.L.; Tan, J.K.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 34(5): 389-390
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 16021230 Document Number: 589787
Introduction: The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a rare indication for stress urinary incontinence secondary to spinal cord injury. Clinical Picture: A 48-year-old male sustained spinal cord injury, resulting in detrusor acontractility and urinary stress incontinence. Treatment and Outcome: An AUS was implanted and the patient achieved complete urinary continence. Conclusion: The AUS is an appropriate and durable device for management of patients with neurogenic stress incontinence.