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Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for Stress Incontinence in Women
Why It Is Done
Tension-free vaginal tape is used to correct stress incontinence caused by sagging of the urethra. It is a relatively simple procedure that can be done with minimal hospitalization and recovery time.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 11, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
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