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Urol Nurs
; 23(4): 259-62, 267-8, 2003 Aug.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14552071
RESUMEN
Urinary incontinence has a tremendous impact on an individual's quality of life and self-esteem. A number of patients will fail both conservative medical as well as conservative surgical treatments in their pursuit to regain urinary control. The surgical implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a definitive surgical option to reestablish continence. However, there are many challenges that may arise as a patient progresses through the rigorous preparation, surgical procedure, and recovery process. Understanding the history, various indications, and risks of AUS surgery will aid in counseling patients considering AUS.
Asunto(s)
Incontinencia Urinaria/cirugía , Esfínter Urinario Artificial , Humanos , Selección de Paciente , Diseño de Prótesis , Calidad de Vida , Factores de Riesgo , Autoimagen , Análisis de Supervivencia , Resultado del Tratamiento , Incontinencia Urinaria/enfermería , Incontinencia Urinaria/psicología , Esfínter Urinario Artificial/efectos adversos , Esfínter Urinario Artificial/psicología , Esfínter Urinario Artificial/provisión & distribución
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Adv Nurse Pract
; 8(6): 65-7, 90, 2000 Jun.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15658210