title: A novel solution for severe urinary incontinence in women with cystic fibrosis.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  To explore whether Tension-free Vaginal Tape offers a solution for women with cystic fibrosis who suffer from severe stress incontinence.
  
  
  METHODS
  Four adults with cystic fibrosis were formally assessed by gynaecological and urological specialists, prior to hospital admission for surgery.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The procedure was tolerated well by all patients. In three, leakage ceased completely. The fourth patient experienced considerable improvement in symptoms.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Tension-free Vaginal Tape is a safe, effective and worthwhile solution for stress incontinence in females with cystic fibrosis.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Manchester M23 9LT, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Helm
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Langman
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Dodd
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ahluwalia
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Webb
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D053825:Suburethral Slings; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*