Urethropexy
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| ICD-9-CM | 59.5, 59.79 |
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A urethropexy is a surgical procedure where support is provided to the urethra.[1]
One form is the "Burch urethropexy".[2][3]
It is sometimes performed in the treatment of incontinence (particularly stress incontinence).[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Glossary". Retrieved 2009-06-18.
- ^ Kenton K, Oldham L, Brubaker L (July 2002). "Open Burch urethropexy has a low rate of perioperative complications". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 187 (1): 107–10. doi:10.1067/mob.2002.125706. PMID 12114897.
- ^ Kwon CH, Culligan PJ, Koduri S, Goldberg RP, Sand PK (November 2003). "The development of pelvic organ prolapse following isolated Burch retropubic urethropexy". Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 14 (5): 321–5, discussion 325. doi:10.1007/s00192-003-1090-z. PMID 14618308. S2CID 31934981.
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Tests and procedures involving the urinary system
- Nephrostomy
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- Nephropexy
- Ureterostomy
- Urinary diversion
- Ureterosigmoidostomy
- Ureterolysis
- Ureteroscopy
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