[Clinical experiences with magnetic urethral closure].
The new magnetic closure device consists of a retropubically implanted magnet. Another removable magnet is situated in the vagina, when the patient is physically active and when continence is desired. The system has been used in 11 patients with up to 5 years follow-up observation.
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Zentrum für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Universität Ulm.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery
Klinische Erfahrungen mit einem magnetischen Harnröhrenverschluss.