Use of collagen for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence: an update

This article provides a comprehensive and updated overview of the current role of collagen injections in the management of genuine stress incontinence. The clinical indications for collagen injection are described, and relevant technical advances are discussed. Finally, we review the latest outcome...

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Published inCurrent urology reports Vol. 1; no. 3; pp. 208 - 213
Main Authors Tchetgen, M B, Appell, R A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2000
Subjects
Collagen - analogs & derivatives
Collagen - therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Injections
Male
Patient Selection
Prostatectomy - adverse effects
Treatment Outcome
Urethra - physiopathology
Urinary Incontinence, Stress - etiology
Urinary Incontinence, Stress - physiopathology
Urinary Incontinence, Stress - therapy
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Summary:This article provides a comprehensive and updated overview of the current role of collagen injections in the management of genuine stress incontinence. The clinical indications for collagen injection are described, and relevant technical advances are discussed. Finally, we review the latest outcome data on the use of collagen injection, as well as the factors that affect outcome.
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ISSN:1527-2737
1534-6285
DOI:10.1007/s11934-000-0021-5