International urogynecology journal

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Int Urogynecol J · Oct 2016

Should maximal urethral closure pressure be performed before midurethral sling surgery for stress incontinence? A time to revisit.

Maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) provides an objective assessment of urethral integrity, but its role in predicting outcome after midurethral sling (MUS) placement is debatable and current practice in the UK is variable. The study was carried out to determine if lower preoperative MUCP is associated with poor outcome following MUS. ⋯ We conclude that failure following MUS is associated with preoperatively lower MUCP, which can be used as a predictor of failure.

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