Sling (implant)
Sling (implant)
A Sling (implant) == Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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polski is a type of medical device used in the field of Urology and Gynecology. The term "sling" originates from the Old Norse word "slyngva", which means to throw or fling.
A sling is typically used to treat conditions such as Urinary incontinence and Pelvic organ prolapse, where the normal support structures of the pelvic organs have been weakened or damaged.
Types of Slings
There are several types of slings used in medical practice, including:
- Midurethral sling: This is the most common type of sling used to treat stress urinary incontinence. It is placed under the urethra and provides support to prevent urine leakage.
- Pubovaginal sling: This type of sling is made from a strip of the patient's own tissue or synthetic material and is used to treat stress urinary incontinence.
- Rectal sling: This type of sling is used to treat rectal prolapse, a condition where the rectum slips out of place.
Procedure
The procedure to implant a sling is typically performed under General anesthesia or Spinal anesthesia. The sling is inserted through a small incision in the vagina or abdomen and positioned to support the affected organ. The procedure usually takes about one hour and most patients can go home the same day.
Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with sling implantation. These can include infection, bleeding, pain, and damage to nearby organs. There is also a risk that the sling may not effectively treat the incontinence or prolapse, or that it may cause new symptoms such as difficulty urinating or increased urgency.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sling (implant)
- Wikipedia's article - Sling (implant)
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski