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ArticleIndian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India2010

Biomaterials in urinary incontinence and treatment of their complications.

Philippa Sangster, Roland Morley

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Article in Indian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  2. Transvaginal Mesh and Transanal Resection to Treat Outlet Obstruction Constipation Caused by Rectocele.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2017
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  3. Porcine-derived materials in urology Practical ethical guidance for caring for Muslim and Jewish patients.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Philippa SangsterDepartment of Urology, Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Rd, London KT2 UK.
Roland Morley

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biomaterials integrate with the anatomy and provide support to the weakened area. They are generally synthetic, but natural substances are also used. These substances are being increasingly used in stress urinary incontinence. This article discusses the various biomaterials, minimally invasive techniques, and recent advances for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. In addition, their complications and subsequent management are explored.

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Biomaterialsfemaleincontinenceinjectablesslings

Identifiers

PMID20877601
PMCPMC2938547

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