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What sphincter is associated with the pancreas?
Sphincter of Oddi.
What is the major benefit of ureterosigmoidoscopy?
It allows the natural expelling of wastes without the construction of a stoma--an artificial conduit--by using the rectum as a urinary reservoir.
What is intrinsic sphincter deficiency?
the sphincter muscles are unable to keep the bladder closed (intrinsic sphincter deficiency, ISD).
How does the muscle of the internal anal sphincter differ from that of the external anal sphincter?
The internal urethral sphincter an involuntary sphincter that keeps the urethra closed when urine is not being used. The external urethral sphincter is fashioned by skeletal muscles as the urethra passes thorugh the pelvic floor.This sphincter is voluntary controlled.
Is the Sphincter a voluntary muscle?
The anal sphincter and the bladder sphincter in potty trained children and in most other people whose spinal cords are intact or are not suffering from some diseases.
How do you activate an artificial sphincter?
For males: There is a deactivation button (switch) at the top end of the pump. The pump is located in the scrotum. If the person is right handed, the pump will be located near the right testicle. FYI: If an artificial urinary sphincter fails, it will fail in the "open" position. Tom
What is artificial sphincter insertion?
Artificial sphincter insertion surgery is the implantation of an artificial valve in the genitourinary tract or in the anal canal to restore continence and psychological well being to individuals with urinary or anal sphincter insufficiency.
How much Artificial urinary sphincter would cost?
Mine cost about 70000 almost 40000 for the apparatus.
What surgical procedures are available to treat incontinence?
They include retropubic slings for urinary incontinence, artificial sphincter implants for urinary and fecal incontinence, and bladder and colon diversion surgeries for restoration of voiding and waste function.
Why doesn't semen enter the urinary bladder during ejaculation?
The smooth muscle sphincter at the base of the urinary bladder closes.
A urinary sphincter to control the flow of urine is located at each end of the urethra?
True. There is a external and internal sphincter
Who is best surgeon for artificial urinary sphincter?
Angelo E. Gousse M.D Clinical Professor of Urology Bladder Health and Reconstructive Urology Institute
When is artificial sphincter insertion useful?
This procedure is useful for adults and children who have severe incontinence due to lack of muscle contraction by either the urethral sphincter or the bowel sphincter.
What muscle present at the tip of the urinary bladder that controls the urine?
bladder sphincter
Is the sphincter in the urinary system?
A sphincter is basically a ring shape of muscle usually at the end of a hollow organ in the body such as the bladder or encircling an opening from the body such as the anus. In its contracted state it will hold back the contents and when voluntarily relaxed itr will release them. The bladder (part of the urinary system) is controlled by a sphincter.
The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in the wall of the urinary bladder comprise the?
The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in the wall of the urinary bladder comprise the internal urethral sphincter. The contraction of the internal urethral sphincter prevent the bladder from emptying until the urinary pressure reaches a certain level.
Inflatable artificial sphincter - series?
Normal anatomyUrinary continence is maintained by a muscular sphincter that surrounds the urethra as it exits the bladder.Procedure, part 1An artificial urinary sphincter is used to treat stress incontinence in men that is caused by urethral dysfunction such as after prostate surgery. Additionally this procedure may be performed in men and women with sphincter dysfunction related to spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. Most experts advise their patients to try medication and bladder retraining therapy first before resorting to this treatment. Alternatives to this procedure are the pubovaginal sling in women or the periurethral injection of collagen in men and women.Procedure, part 2An artificial sphincter consists of three parts:a cuff that fits around the bladder necka pressure regulating balloona pump that inflates the cuff.To treat urinary incontinence, the cuff is placed around the bladder neck so that when it is inflated, the urethra will close tightly. The pressure regulating balloon will be placed under the tissues of the lower abdomen. The balloon is filled with a liquid (occasionally, an iodine-based solution will be used so that it will be visualized when x-ray procedures are performed). The control pump mechanism is placed in the labia for women, and in the scrotum for men. To use the sphincter, the person will compress (squeeze) the pump to divert fluid from the urethral cuff to the balloon. This action will allow the sphincter to relax so that the person can urinate. The cuff will then re-inflate on its own in 3 to 5 minutes .Procedure, part 3When inflated, the cuff constricts the urethra and blocks passage of any urine. When deflated, the cuff reduces pressure on the urethra and allows for free passage of urine.AftercareIf you had an artificial urinary sphincter placed, you will return from surgery with a foley catheter in place, which will be remove prior to discharge. The artificial sphincter cuff will be not be inflated immediately after surgery to allow the tissues to heal. About 6 weeks after surgery you will be taught how to activate your pump to inflate the artificial sphincter.Reviewed ByReview Date: 06/17/2010David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia.
