Artificial urinary sphincter erosion: The role of corticosteroids in an unusual presentation

Stanley Yap; Anthony R Stone

Artificial urinary sphincter erosion: The role of corticosteroids in an unusual presentation

Stanley Yap, Anthony R Stone

Urology

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Abstract

Glucocorticosteroid use has proven beneficial for the management of many medical conditions. Unfortunately its anti-inflammatory properties also profoundly affect many aspects of wound healing. We present a case of an unusual presentation of an artificial urinary sphincter erosion in a patient treated with chronic high-dose steroids.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Journal of the Canadian Urological Association
Volume	4
Issue number	5
State	Published - Oct 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Oncology
Urology

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