Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Artificial sphincter in children].

U Grein1, F Schreiter

  • 1Université Witten/Herdecke, Urologische Klinik Verbandskrankenhaus.

Journal D'Urologie
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Two-staged urethroplasty: buccal mucosa and mesh graft techniques.

Aktuelle Urologie·2010
Same author

[Clinical value of native and contrast enhanced MRI in staging prostatic carcinoma before planned radical prostatectomy].

RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin·2001
Same author

Surgery of the penis: reconstruction and prostheses.

Current opinion in urology·2001
Same author

The use of a lithoclast probe for ureterorenoscopic coagulation of bleeding ureteral cancer.

The Journal of urology·2001
Same author

Local recurrent cancer after radical prostatectomy and incontinence. Is the artificial urinary sphincter a useful therapeutic option?

Urologia internationalis·2001
Same author

[Anatomy and blood supply of the penis and urethra].

Der Urologe. Ausg. A·1998

Artificial sphincter implantation effectively treats urinary incontinence in children, achieving dryness in 87.2% of cases. The AS 800 model shows improved outcomes and reduced revision rates, offering a superior solution for pediatric urinary control.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Context:

  • Urinary incontinence in children presents significant challenges, impacting renal function and body image.
  • Traditional treatments have limitations, necessitating advanced solutions.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of artificial sphincter implantation for treating pediatric urinary incontinence.
  • To compare outcomes between older models and the recent AS 800 device.

Summary:

  • 39 children (4-20 years) received artificial sphincter implants (AS 800 model from 1983).
  • 87.2% achieved complete dryness (95.5% with AS 800), with 31 additional procedures for bladder management.
  • Complication and revision rates decreased with the AS 800 model due to device improvements and surgical experience.

Related Experiment Videos

Impact:

  • Artificial sphincter implantation is the most effective treatment for pediatric urinary incontinence.
  • Long-term follow-up is crucial to monitor for complications like infection, mechanical failure, and upper tract deterioration.