Experience with silastic slings for female urinary incontinence.

Abstract

Between September 1, 1985 and December 31, 1987, 54 patients with stress urinary incontinence were treated with a reinforced silastic sling using an abdominovaginal approach; 42 patients were cured, two improved and nine were the same or worse. Five patients who are continent required periodic intermittent self-catheterization. Eight patients developed detrusor instability postoperatively. One patient had to have the sling removed due to a persistent sinus. Fifteen patients had to have the sling adjusted.

• Authors: A Korda, B Peat, P Hunter
• Journal: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol) Vol. 29 Issue 2 Pg. 150-4 (May 1989) ISSN: 0004-8666 [Print] Australia
• PMID: 2803127 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Silicone Elastomers

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Evaluation Studies as Topic
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Silicone Elastomers
• Urinary Incontinence, Stress (surgery)