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Surgical treatment of intrinsic urethral dysfunction. Slings
1Division of Urology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Abstract:
Slings are a durable and effective treatment for intrinsic sphincter deficiency, regardless of its etiology. The history of slings throughout the 20th century, and the current surgical technique, is described in this article. A comparison of slings with alternative treatments of intrinsic sphincter deficiency, such as artificial sphincters and collagen is presented. Slings play a significant role in the treatment of stress incontinence.
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