Anchoring the midurethra restores bladder-neck anatomy and continence

Peter Papa Petros; Brian Von Konsky

doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(99)03069-X

Anchoring the midurethra restores bladder-neck anatomy and continence

Peter Papa Petros, Brian Von Konsky

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Abstract

Dynamic perineal ultrasound studies show that midurethral anchoring of vagina prevents bladder neck descent, funnelling, and urine loss on effort. Appearances are consistent with continence control by a musculoelastic mechanism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	997-998
Number of pages	2
Journal	Lancet
Volume	354
Issue number	9183
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(99)03069-X
Publication status	Published - 18 Sep 1999
Externally published	Yes

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Anchoring the midurethra restores bladder-neck anatomy and continence

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