A complication of Artificial Urinary Sphincter: migration of pump onto the rectus sheath in a patient with cauda equina syndrome.

We describe a very rare complication of migration of Artificial Urinary Sphincter pump device, following an elective implantation in a male patient with significant stress incontinence secondary to cauda equina syndrome. Looking through existing literature there has not been a similar complication reported. Usual complications reported include erosion, infection and mechanical failure.