Artificial urinary sphincter and female stress urinary incontinence over the past 50 years: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The aim of the present report was to provide an overview of the use of the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in adult females with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) over the past 50 years.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in December 2022 and January 2023 using the MEDLINE and Embase databases, screening for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective and retrospective series and reviews on AUS. Only articles published in English or French were included. The search strategy involved a free text protocol and the narrative review reporting checklist was completed.

Key content and findings

The AUS is a device used over the past 50 years for SUI caused by intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). It has the theoretical ability to simula

SUBMITTER: Madanelo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399035 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature