Method and articles for treatment of stress urinary incontinence

a urinary incontinence and stress technology, applied in the field of urinary medicine and surgery, can solve the problems of incontinence type, incontinence function, and difficulty in moving from one place to another, and achieve the effects of reducing pain, reducing bleeding, and reducing pain
US20160030147A1Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-04BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC
Publication Date
2016-02-04
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperitieai pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates to urogenital medicine and surgery.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] Over 13 million American men and women of all ages suffer from urinary incontinence. The social implications for an incontinent patient include loss of self-esteem, embarrassment, restriction of social and sexual activities, isolation, depression and, in some instances, dependence on caregivers. Incontinence is the most common reason for institutionalization of the elderly.

[0005] The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The bladder is a hollow, muscular, balloon-shaped sac that serves as a storage container for urine. The bladder is located behind the pubic bone and is protected by the pelvis. Ligaments hold the bladder in place and connect it to the pelvis and other tissue. FIG. 1 schematically illustrates female anatomy. The urethra 16 is the tube that passes urine from the bladder 14 ...

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