Which is a reason for injecting a periurethral bulking agent?

a. Erectile dysfunction
b. Neurogenic bladder
c. Urinary incontinence
d. Peritoneal dialysis


ANS: C
Collagen or Teflon may be used as a bulking agent to swell the tissue and narrow the urethra for sphincter control. It is injected into the tissues surrounding the urethra proximal to the external sphincter and is performed in patients with urinary incontinence.

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