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Review of female stress urinary incontinence.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17592441     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem affecting up to 35% of the female population. SUI results from a laxity of the pelvic floor anatomy, neuromuscular injury of the external urinary sphincter mechanism or both. Evaluation of the condition includes careful history, physical examination and urine analysis. Additional tests such as urodynamic studies and cystoscopic inspection are determined on a case by case basis. Treatment options range from behavior modification to medications to surgery. We present a review of the incidence, pathophysiology, evaluation and medical/surgical treatment options for SUI.
Authors:
T Groth; M L Guralnick; R C O'Connor
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Minerva medica     Volume:  98     ISSN:  0026-4806     ISO Abbreviation:  Minerva Med.     Publication Date:  2007 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-06-26     Completed Date:  2007-11-19     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0400732     Medline TA:  Minerva Med     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  203-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Female
Humans
Urinary Incontinence, Stress* / diagnosis,  physiopathology,  therapy

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