To analyze international trends in artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) use, indications for placement, and application by gender.We conducted a retrospective review of data derived from patient information forms sent to American Medical Systems. There were 86 140 unique cases from March 1975 through December 2008, including all indications.AUS use increased worldwide from 1975 (90 procedures) through 2008 (4818 procedures). In 2008, patients with postprostatectomy incontinence (PPI) accounted for 61
作者：Kazuhito, Matsushita；Bilal I, Chughtai；Alexandra C, Maschino；Richard K, Lee；Jaspreet S, Sandhu
来源：Urology 2012 年 80卷 3期
