Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation
Definition
A surgical procedure in which a hand-operated pump is inserted in the scrotum or a labium majus to compress and release a cuff that is placed around the urethra and is connected to a saline water reservoir located in the abdomen for the treatment of urinary incontinence.
Also known as Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0194429 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |