| Urethropexy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 59.5, 59.79 |
A urethropexy is a surgical procedure where support is provided to the urethra. [1]
One form is the " Burch urethropexy". [2] [3]
It is sometimes performed in the treatment of incontinence (particularly stress incontinence).[ citation needed]
References
- ^ "Glossary". Retrieved 2009-06-18.
- ^ Kenton K, Oldham L, Brubaker L (July 2002). "Open Burch urethropexy has a low rate of perioperative complications". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 187 (1): 107–10. doi: 10.1067/mob.2002.125706. PMID 12114897.
- ^ Kwon CH, Culligan PJ, Koduri S, Goldberg RP, Sand PK (November 2003). "The development of pelvic organ prolapse following isolated Burch retropubic urethropexy". Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 14 (5): 321–5, discussion 325. doi: 10.1007/s00192-003-1090-z. PMID 14618308. S2CID 31934981.
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