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Michael P Feloney1, Julie A Klock2, Yuanyuan Zhang3
1Department of Urology, Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha, NE, USA.
Abstract:
Dual balloon adjustable continence therapy (DBACT) has emerged as a promising option for treating stress urinary incontinence. DBACT is a minimally invasive and easily reversible procedure in which two periurethral balloons are placed just distal to the bladder neck to increase bladder outflow resistance. The device is connected to a small titanium port placed under the scrotal or labial skin. The port is used for adjustment to balloon volume in the clinic setting, allowing for refinement and optimization of urinary continence. DBACT placement is typically performed under general anesthesia and is considered an outpatient procedure. Several studies have evaluated the effectiveness of DBACT in treating urinary incontinence, and the results are promising. DBACT was effective in 91% of patients who underwent the procedure, 80% reported a significant improvement in their symptoms, and 70% reported being completely dry after the procedure. DBACT is a safe procedure with few reported complications. The most common complication is mild pain or discomfort at the site of device placement, which usually resolves within a few days. Overall, DBACT is minimally invasive, adjustable, and highly successful in restoring urinary continence.
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