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. 2017 Aug;6(4):682–694. doi: 10.21037/tau.2017.07.31

Table 2. Causes of revision surgery for artificial urinary sphincter.

Early
   Erroneous cuff sizing (leading to persistent incontinence or urinary retention)
   Insufficient reservoir pressure (persistent urinary incontinence)
   Discomfort at pump site
   Unsatisfactory accessibility of scrotal pump
   Erosion (often due to unrecognized urethral injury)
Late
   Device mechanical malfunction (fluid leak, pump malfunction)
   Sub-cuff urethral atrophy (leading to recurrent incontinence)
   Infection
   Erosion