I had tension free tape/sling surgery 9 months ago for stress incontinence. I was problem free for almost 8 months. I recently started experiencing episodes of stress incontinence and resumed frequency of urination. I tested negative for Urinary tract infection. Is it possible that even after 8 months of being "dry", the tape may have failed?
This is a very tricky and difficult question to answer. First of all, no procedure is ever 100%, in any field. After reviewing the current literature in...
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Urinary incontinence: vaginal sling procedures
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Vaginal sling procedures help control stress incontinence, urine leakage that can happen when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise.... Read more »
Surgeries for female stress incontinence
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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
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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
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Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure;... Read more »
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