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TENSION-FREE VAGINAL TAPE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

A type of vaginal sling used to surgically treat SUI [stress urinary incontinence].

OBS

It relies on a less surgically invasive approach than traditional surgical procedures. A mesh is inserted at the base of the urethra and is held in place by collagen that forms around the mesh that aids in the retention of fluid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
  • Appareil urinaire
CONT

L'emploi d'une bandelette vaginale sans tension (TVT) est une nouvelle technique chirurgicale de traitement de l'IUE [incontinence urinaire d'effort] : elle repose sur le concept novateur de soutènement de l'urètre moyen par une bandelette prothétique maillée, non résorbable et non fixée, mise en place par voie vaginale.

OBS

L'abréviation TVT [tension-free vaginal tape] est à l'origine la marque de commerce de la compagnie Gynecare (Johnson & Johnson).

OBS

TVT : On retrouve parfois au masculin, mais sur le plan linguistique, le féminin est à privilégier.

Spanish

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