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Method for valving body fluids

  • US 4,909,785 A
  • Filed: 11/02/1988
  • Issued: 03/20/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for achieving urinary continence, comprising the steps of:

  • inserting a collapsible valving member into a first position in the urethra proximate the bladder, the valving member including means for directing urine flow from the bladder through an expanding valve;

    expanding said valve outwardly when said valving member is in said first position so as to substantially halt the flow of urine from the bladder; and

    selectively contracting said valve to allow urination.

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