title: Anchoring the midurethra restores bladder-neck anatomy and continence.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Petros
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Von Konsky
mesh_terms: 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