Method of maintaining urinary continence
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Feb 6, 2001
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Nov 10, 1998
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Aug 13, 1996
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Abstract
A prosthetic device for controlling urinary continence is disclosed. The device has an opening pressure that varies in response to changes in physiologic parameters. The device can be controlled by the patient voluntarily without manual intervention. An introducer for transurethrally introducing the device is also disclosed. In addition, a nonsurgical or minimally invasive method of positioning the device for maintaining urinary continence is disclosed.
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