What is Abdominal Bladder Suspension
What exactly is Abdominal Bladder Suspension? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.
Alternate Names for Abdominal Bladder Suspension:
Burch procedure
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
Retropubic suspension
Sling procedure
Tension-free vaginal tape procedure
Transvaginal suspension
Urethral suspension
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Abdominal Bladder Suspension Definition
Alternate Names for Abdominal Bladder Suspension:
Burch procedure
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
Retropubic suspension
Sling procedure
Tension-free vaginal tape procedure
Transvaginal suspension
Urethral suspension
Definition
Stress incontinence is one of the many causes of uncontrolled leaking of urine. Urethral suspension is a surgery to correct incontinence in women.
The incontinence is most often caused by weakening of the pelvic muscles that normally keep the bladder in position. The muscles may be weakened by:
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Previous pelvic surgery
- Lack of physical activity
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