Anchoring the midurethra restores bladder-neck anatomy and continence.
Dynamic perineal ultrasound studies show that midurethral anchoring of vagina prevents bladder neck descent, funnelling, and urine loss on effort. Appearances are consistent with continence control by a musculoelastic mechanism.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014521:Urethra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014563:Urodynamics / Q000502:physiology