sling procedure
Synonyms: male sling
Definition: A procedure to improve continence by taking a piece of the abdominal tissue or synthetic material and using it to compress the urethral sphincter, thus preventing leakage of urine. It can be done on an out-patient basis. An approved device is made by American Medical Systems.
See the Incontinence Menu at Phoenix5 for more informaiton and a link to AMS.
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