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Treating stress incontinence with the bladder neck support prosthesis

F Bernier, L Harris

    Urologic Nursing
    |March 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    A new bladder neck support device significantly reduced stress incontinence episodes in women. Most users experienced dryness and found the device comfortable and convenient to use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Gynecology
    • Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Urinary stress incontinence affects many women, impacting quality of life.
    • Current treatments include surgical and non-surgical options.
    • A novel vaginal device aims to provide non-surgical bladder neck support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a vaginal device for supporting the bladder neck.
    • To assess the impact of the device on urinary stress incontinence symptoms.
    • To determine patient-reported outcomes including comfort and satisfaction.

    Main Methods:

    • Urodynamic evaluation before and after device use.
    • Bladder diary to track incontinence episodes.
    • Assessment of comfort, convenience, and satisfaction.

    Main Results:

    • 84% of women were dry with the device.
    • Weekly incontinence episodes decreased significantly (p < 0.05).
    • Improved urodynamic parameters and no urethral obstruction observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The bladder neck support prosthesis effectively reduces stress incontinence.
    • The device normalizes urodynamic parameters, similar to colposuspension.
    • It offers a comfortable and convenient option for managing stress incontinence.

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