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Case Report Primary Repair of Erosion after Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation
Yong Seung Lee, Hong Wook Kim, Jang hwan Kim

인공요도괄약근 삽입술 후 발생한 미란의 일차 봉합
이용승, 김홍욱, 김장환
Urogenital Tract Infection 2010;5(2):211-213.

Published online: October 31, 2010


From the Department of Urology and Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Erosion is a common complication after artificial urinary sphincter implantation and a major cause of sphincter removal. A 73-year old man presented with exposure of artificial urinary sphincter connector and tube through the scrotal skin 13 months after implantation. He had taken radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. After 10 days of aseptic dressing, the exposed connector was changed and the exposed wound was closed. After a 5-month follow-up period, there has been no complication in both wound and the functions of the artificial urinary sphincter. In conclusion, the small exposure of implantation device through erosion without active infection can be managed with primary repair, rather than initial removal of the device.

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    Korean J Urogenit Tract Infect Inflamm. 2010;5(2):211-213.   Published online October 31, 2010
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