| Literature DB >> 25657561 |
Marcus J Yip1, Ashu Jhamb2, Jeremy R Goad1.
Abstract
Artificial urinary sphincters (AUSs) are commonly used after radical prostatectomy for those who are incontinent of urine. However, they are associated with complications, the most common being reservoir uprising or migration. We present a unique case of occlusive external iliac and femoral vein obstruction by the AUS reservoir causing thrombosis. Deflation of the reservoir and anticoagulation has, thus far, not been successful at decreasing thrombus burden. We present this case as a rare, but significant surgical complication; explore the risk factors that may have contributed, and other potential endovascular therapies to address this previously unreported AUS complication.Entities:
Keywords: Artificial urinary sphincter; deep vein thrombosis; radical prostatectomy
Year: 2015 PMID: 25657561 PMCID: PMC4310100 DOI: 10.4103/0974-7796.148651
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urol Ann ISSN: 0974-7796