Incontinence

Study results from A.J. Jakimiuk et al provide new insights into incontinence

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 7th, 2008

"The purpose of the research was to provide a review of the efficacy of the TVT-O technique for the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and to assess surgical and postsurgical complications related to this technique. An initial assessment was carried out on 44 women who underwent TVT-O surgery between 16 September 2004 and 1 February 2005," scientists in Warsaw, Poland report.

"The follow-ups after 3 and 12 months were attended by 37 and 35 patients, respectively. All 44 patients were included for the statistical estimation of intra- and postoperative complications, whereas. improvement in the quality of life was assessed only in those patients who...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-02-07)

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