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. 1999 Sep 18;354(9183):997-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)03069-x.

Anchoring the midurethra restores bladder-neck anatomy and continence

P P Petros, B Von Konsky

Anchoring the midurethra restores bladder-neck anatomy and continence

P P Petros et al. Lancet. .

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.

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