Acquired Anterior Urethral Diverticulum Resulting from Long-Term Use of a Penile Clamp for Incontinence Management Following Prostatectomy: A Case Report
Chinese Medical Sciences JournalVol. 40, Issue 2, Pages: 157-160(2025)
Case Report|Updated:2025-07-21
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Acquired Anterior Urethral Diverticulum Resulting from Long-Term Use of a Penile Clamp for Incontinence Management Following Prostatectomy: A Case Report
“Reporting on a recent medical case, an 85-year-old man who underwent prostate cancer surgery in 2011 and used a penile clamp for severe stress incontinence developed a urethral diverticulum. The case highlights the potential complications of using penile clamps as an alternative to artificial urinary sphincters, emphasizing the need for caution and periodic removal to prevent serious issues.”
Affiliations:
Department of Urology, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai 200433, China
Jiang Xiao-Qin,Gu Di,Yang Yin-Hui.Acquired Anterior Urethral Diverticulum Resulting from Long-Term Use of a Penile Clamp for Incontinence Management Following Prostatectomy: A Case Report[J].Chinese Medical Sciences Journal,2025,40(02):157-160.doi:10.24920/004436
Jiang Xiao-Qin,Gu Di,Yang Yin-Hui.Acquired Anterior Urethral Diverticulum Resulting from Long-Term Use of a Penile Clamp for Incontinence Management Following Prostatectomy: A Case Report[J].Chinese Medical Sciences Journal,2025,40(02):157-160.doi:10.24920/004436DOI:
Acquired Anterior Urethral Diverticulum Resulting from Long-Term Use of a Penile Clamp for Incontinence Management Following Prostatectomy: A Case Report