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Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men
How Well It Works
Artificial sphincter placement is a successful treatment for up to 90 out of 100 men who have incontinence after prostate removal. And most men are happy with the artificial sphincter.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: July 17, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
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