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Adult Female Stress Incontinence
Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure; Vesicourethral suspension
Risks
Risks for these types of surgeries may include:
- Bladder or urethra injury
- Incomplete cure of stress incontinence
- Urinary retention
- Overactive bladder
Risks for any anesthesia are:
- Reactions to medications
- Problems breathing
- Bleeding
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Surgeries for female stress incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure;... Read more »
Surgeries for female stress incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Surgeries for female stress incontinence help control involuntary leakage of urine by supporting the structure of the urethra and bladder. ... Read more »
Surgeries for female stress incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure;... Read more »
Women With Incontinence May Also Face Depression
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Stress incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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