FIELD: medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: device has support member for removably setting valve unit. Cylindrical support member has textured outer surface engageable with urethral tissue. The support member is set into the urethra in non-surgical way and is retained there due to urethral tissue and support member surface being set in engagement. The member is also removable from the urethra in non-surgical way. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment; no sensitivity to leakage and undesirable valve opening and closing. 9 cl, 18 dwg
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2000-05-10—Published
1994-12-01—Filed