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Connectivity of the Superficial Muscles of the Human Perineum: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging-Based Global Tractography Study. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Despite the importance of pelvic floor muscles, significant controversy still exists about the true structural details of these muscles. We provide an objective analysis of the architecture and orientation of the superficial muscles of the perineum using
Cory, Esther   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

The impact of incontinence etiology on artificial urinary sphincter outcomes [PDF]

open access: yesInvestigative and Clinical Urology, 2017
Purpose: To evaluate the impact of incontinence etiology on artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) device outcomes. Materials and Methods: We identified 925 patients who underwent primary AUS placement from 1983 to 2011.
Adam R. Miller   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Conservative management for postprostatectomy urinary incontinence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence is common after radical prostatectomy and can also occur in some circumstances after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Abbinante   +177 more
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Urethral Stricture Associated With an Artificial Urethral Sphincter: A Case Report

open access: yesIJU Case Reports
Introduction Artificial urinary sphincter implantation is the standard treatment for moderate‐to‐severe stress urinary incontinence in men. We report a case of urethral stricture associated with an artificial urinary sphincter in a patient who underwent ...
Akira Tachibana   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Salvage surgical procedure for artificial sphincter extrusion

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology
Case Hypothesis: Surgical removal is the standard treatment for artificial sphincter extrusion. However in some specific situations is possible to maintain the prosthesis with good results.
Flavio Trigo Rocha   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Radiotherapy is associated with reduced continence outcomes following implantation of the artificial urinary sphincter in men with post-radical prostatectomy incontinence

open access: yesUrology Annals, 2017
Objectives: The objective of this study is to present the outcomes of men undergoing implantation of artificial urinary sphincter, after treatment for prostate cancer and also to determine the effect of radiotherapy on continence outcomes after ...
Stephanie Guillaumier   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neurogenic bladder – concepts and treatment recommendations

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2022
Introduction: Bladder and urinary sphincter malfunctioning that results from some change in the central and/or peripheral nervous system is defined as neurogenic bladder.
José Carlos Truzzi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prosthetic urinary sphincter [PDF]

open access: yes, 1981
A pump/valve unit for controlling the inflation and deflation of a urethral collar in a prosthetic urinary sphincter device is described. A compressible bulb pump defining a reservoir was integrated with a valve unit for implantation.
Helms, C. R., Smyly, H. M.
core   +1 more source

The Future of Urodynamics: Innovations, Challenges, and Possibilities

open access: yesNeurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Urodynamic studies (UDS) are essential for evaluating lower urinary tract function but are limited by patient discomfort, lack of standardization and diagnostic variability. Advances in technology aim to address these challenges and improve diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort.
Lauren E. Chew   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Save the Bladder: Continent Urinary Diversion as Best Practice for Patients With Refractory Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

open access: yesNeurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Refractory neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction presents an obstinate clinical problem. For patients who fail nonsurgical measures, we advocate for bladder‐sparing, continent urinary diversion as the optimal approach to management.
Brian W. Chao, Sean P. Elliott
wiley   +1 more source

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