Bladder sling

Details Bladder sling Bladder sling

1998-08-13

2000-03-28

O'Connor, Cary

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

600 29, 600 30, 128885, A61F 200, A61F 202, A61F 548

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060425369

ABSTRACT:
A sling for supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder to prevent urinary incontinence is disclosed. The sling is designed to provide sufficient support to inhibit the unintended flow of urine, yet stretch in a controlled fashion so that the bladder can be voided at approximate times.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology, "Suburethral Sling Release", Oct. 1995, vol. 86, No. 4, Part 2, pp.686-688, Brubaker.
Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Pelvic Support, Chapter 5, pp. 57-72, Wahle, et al.
British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, "A follow up of silastic sling for genuine stress incontinence", Feb. 1995, vol. 102, pp. 143-147, Chin et al.
International Urogynecology Journal, "Pubovaginal Slings: Past, Present and Future", 1997, pp. 358-368, Sarver et al.

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