Urinary Sphincter, Artificial

Konstgjord urinsfinkter

Engelsk definition

An artifical implanted device, usually in the form of an inflatable silicone cuff, inserted in or around the bladder neck in the surgical treatment of urinary incontinence caused by sphincter weakness. Often it is placed around the bulbous urethra in adult males. The artificial urinary sphincter is considered an alternative to urinary diversion.

Svenska synonymer

Artificiell urinsfinkter

Engelska synonymer

Artificial Urinary Sphincter Artificial Urinary Sphincters Sphincter, Artificial Urinary Sphincters, Artificial Urinary Urinary Sphincters, Artificial Genitourinary Sphincter, Artificial Artificial Genitourinary Sphincter Artificial Genitourinary Sphincters Genitourinary Sphincters, Artificial Sphincter, Artificial Genitourinary Sphincters, Artificial Genitourinary