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Artificial urethral sphincter

Case contributed by Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Previous prostate gland removal for malignancy with subsequent urine incontinence.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
mri

Images showing artificial urethral sphincter device with urethral cuff at the proximal urethra, fluid balloon reservoir placed under the left lower abdominal muscles and pump in the scrotum. 

Case Discussion

Disclosure: I, Aneta Kecler - Pietrzyk , have no actual or potential ethical or financial conflict of interest in relation to this device. This case is not intended to be a personal endorsement or recommendation of this product.

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