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Method to control an overactive bladder

  • US 6,836,684 B1
  • Filed: 07/30/2001
  • Issued: 12/28/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling an overactive bladder, comprising the steps:

  • detecting nerve signals from nerves innervating the bladder;

    detecting a bladder event from the nerve signals;

    generating electrical pulses in response to the detected event;

    stimulating afferent nerves using the generated electrical pulses in order to inhibit detrusor contraction of the bladder.

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