pubovaginal sling

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sling (sling) a bandage or suspensory for supporting a part.

mandibular sling a structure suspending the mandible, formed by the medial pterygoid and masseter muscles and aiding in mandibulomaxillary articulation.

pubovaginal sling a support constructed of rectoabdominal fascia to stabilize the bladder from underneath in treatment of stress incontinence.

suburethral sling a support constructed surgically from muscle, ligament, or synthetic material that elevates the bladder from underneath in the treatment of stress incontinence.

pubovaginal sling,

a support constructed of rectoabdominal fascia or synthetic mesh used to stabilize the bladder in treatment of stress incontinence.

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