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An artificial urinary sphincter is used to treat stress incontinence in men, which is caused by urethral dysfunction (usually after prostate surgery). Additionally, this procedure is performed in both men and women with sphincter dysfunctions related to spinal-cord injury or multiple sclerosis. Before resorting to this treatment, most experts advise using medication and bladder-retraining therapy. Alternatives to this procedure include the pubovaginal sling in women, or the periurethral injection of collagen in both men and women.
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