Artificial urinary sphincter

Artificial urinary sphincter
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Other namesInflatable artificial sphincter
SpecialtyUrology
ICD-10-PCS0THC0LZ
CPT53445

An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is an implanted device to treat moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence, most commonly in men. The AUS is designed to supplement the function of the natural urinary sphincter that restricts urine flow out of the bladder.

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