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First Safety Outcomes of Contireflex® Artificial Urinary Sphincter for Treating Male Incontinence

Author(s): Steven K. Wilson, Eric Chung, Brian Langford, Rowland Rees, Dominic Lee, Ricardo Schlessinger, George Koufogiannis, Daniel Moon, Koenraad Van Renterghem
Journal
The Journal of Urology
Year
DOI
https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/01.JU.0001009488.55564.85.16
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Abstract Short Summary

A 50-patient multi-center analysis showed ContiReflex® AUS is safe and effective, with no infections, no erosions, and a 98% 18-month device survival.

Abstract

Objective:

To assess the early safety profile and surgical outcomes of the Rigicon ContiReflex® artificial urinary sphincter in treating male stress incontinence.

Key Findings:

Among 50 patients, no infections or erosions occurred. One revision (2%) was required. A Kaplan–Meier analysis showed 98% device survival at 18 months.

Conclusion:

The Rigicon ContiReflex® AUS demonstrates a favorable early safety profile and is comparable to existing sphincter devices in treating male incontinence.

Clinical Relevance:

The ContiReflex® AUS offers a promising option for male incontinence treatment, with excellent early safety outcomes supporting broader clinical use.

Keywords

ContiReflex artificial urinary sphincter male incontinence AUS Rigicon device safety surgical outcomes urology

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