Ten children with myelodysplasia and intractable urinary incontinence have been implanted with an AS 800 artificial sphincter. Eight remain dry and 2 are improved over a follow-up period of 12 - 14 months. However, most have shown a reduction in bladder compliance, which suggests that further surgery may be necessary to maintain continence.
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