Absorbable pubovaginal sling system and method

Details Absorbable pubovaginal sling system and method Absorbable pubovaginal sling system and method

2005-04-19

2005-04-19

Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

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06881184

ABSTRACT:
An absorbable pubovaginal sling system for surgical management of urinary incontinence, generally comprising: a latex-free, synthetic sling made entirely of absorbable materials of which at least one of the materials is adapted to stimulate fibroblast interposition; and a looped monofilament suture that is adapted to be transposed to the suprapubic position, supported by an external adjustable tension device, and connected to said sling.

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