Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and intravaginal slingplasty (IVS) for stress urinary incontinence: A multicenter randomized trial

Article Abstract:

The efficacy and morbidity of 2 minimally invasive procedures for stress urinary incontinence is compared using a multicenter randomized trial. The results have shown that both tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and intravaginal slingplasty (IVS) methods are effective for stress incontinence, but 9% of women treated with the IVS required removal of the tape for erosions.

Diagnosis, Women, Women's health

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Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction in Asian-American women

Article Abstract:

The prevalence, risk factors, and impact of urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders among Asian-American women are described. The results have shown that Asian women share some risk factors for stress and urge urinary incontinence with white women and urinary incontinence is associated with anal incontinence among Asian women.

Health aspects, Risk factors, Asian American women, Clinical report

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Efficacy of botulinum-A toxin in the treatment of detrusor overactivity incontinence: A prospective nonrandomized study

Article Abstract:

The efficacy and safety of botulinum-A toxin (BTX-) treatment for non-neurogenic detrussor overactivity incontinence is investigated. The results reveal that BTX-A treatment seems to be a safe and efficacious new treatment option for patients with detrusor overactivity incontinence.

Complications and side effects, Clinical trials, Botulinum toxin, Botulinum toxins

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