Ultrastructure of detrusor and urethral smooth muscle in women with urinary incontinence
Article Abstract:
Women with urinary incontinence may have anatomical abnormalities in the smooth muscles in their urethra, according to a study of 10 women. The urethra is the tube leading from the bladder through which urine flows.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Urethral collagen morphologic characteristics among women with genuine stress incontinence
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Women with stress incontinence may have changes in collagen structure. Collagen is a protein in connective tissue that helps support most organs. Abnormal collagen structure may weaken that support, causing the organ to move out of its normal position.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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The fate of rectus fascia suburethral slings
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Rectus fascia tissue undergoes remodeling when it is used to surgically repair urinary incontinence. However, it does not become inflamed or fail, as was determined by a study of five women whose rectus fascia tissue was biopsied during repeat surgery. Rectus fascia is tissue taken from the rectum.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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