The tension‐free vaginal tape reviewed: an evidence‐based review from inception to current status
2005; Wiley; Volume: 112; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00498.x
ISSN1471-0528
AutoresMichelle Atherton, Stuart L. Stanton,
Tópico(s)Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
ResumoBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & GynaecologyVolume 112, Issue 5 p. 534-546 The tension-free vaginal tape reviewed: an evidence-based review from inception to current status Michelle J. Atherton, Michelle J. Atherton aConsultant Urogynaecologist and Clinical Lecturer King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and University of Western Australia, School of Women's and Infants' Health, Subiaco, Western Australia, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorStuart L. Stanton, Stuart L. Stanton aConsultant Urogynaecologist and Clinical Lecturer King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and University of Western Australia, School of Women's and Infants' Health, Subiaco, Western Australia, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author Michelle J. Atherton, Michelle J. Atherton aConsultant Urogynaecologist and Clinical Lecturer King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and University of Western Australia, School of Women's and Infants' Health, Subiaco, Western Australia, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorStuart L. Stanton, Stuart L. Stanton aConsultant Urogynaecologist and Clinical Lecturer King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and University of Western Australia, School of Women's and Infants' Health, Subiaco, Western Australia, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 12 January 2005 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00498.xCitations: 61Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Petros P, Ulmsten U. An integral theory of female urinary incontinence. 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