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Neurological sphincter deficiency: is there a place for artificial urinary sphincter?

Desiree VrijensHarry KendallFrançois Hervé
Published in: World journal of urology (2024)
The available evidence suggests that its efficacy and functional durability may be lower in patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) compared to those without neurological deficits. However, studies have shown that AUS can still provide effective and safe continence outcomes in both male and female patients, with long-term device survival rates ranging from several years to over a decade.
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