title: Surgical treatment of intrinsic urethral dysfunction. Slings.
abstract: Slings are a durable and effective treatment for intrinsic sphincter deficiency, regardless of its etiology. The history of slings throughout the 20th century, and the current surgical technique, is described in this article. A comparison of slings with alternative treatments of intrinsic sphincter deficiency, such as artificial sphincters and collagen is presented. Slings play a significant role in the treatment of stress incontinence.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: McGuire
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: O'Connell
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*