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Misconceptions derived from the use of microtip catheters in tissue
Author(s) -
Miyazaki Fred
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
neurourology and urodynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1520-6777
pISSN - 0733-2467
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1520-6777(1996)15:6<672::aid-nau8>3.0.co;2-c
Subject(s) - obstetrics and gynaecology , medicine , citation , center (category theory) , library science , computer science , pregnancy , chemistry , genetics , biology , crystallography
Actually, I am quite in agreement with his observation. One of the key elements in the continence control system, as discussed in the cited 1994 article, is the attachment of the endopelvic fascia to the levator ani muscles so that contraction of the levator ani can elevate the urethra. Active contraction of the levator during cough is known electromyographically. Because the layered endopelvic fascia on which the urethra rests is attached to the levator muscles this would force the posterior urethral wall upwards to oppose intraabdominal pressure.