| The epidemiology of female pelvic floor dysfunction. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7742490 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pelvic floor dysfunction, specifically urinary and fecal incontinence, is thought to be widespread. Prevalence figures for these disorders vary greatly. This review highlights the accepted prevalence and incidence figures for pelvic floor dysfunction and their relative age distribution in women. Remission and natural history is examined with an emphasis on gaps in our knowledge. The limited data on racial differences in the epidemiology of this disorder are also reviewed. |
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Authors:
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V T Mallett; R C Bump |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology Volume: 6 ISSN: 1040-872X ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. Publication Date: 1994 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-06-09 Completed Date: 1995-06-09 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9007264 Medline TA: Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 308-12 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Fecal Incontinence
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epidemiology,
etiology*,
physiopathology Female Humans Incidence Pelvic Floor / physiopathology* Prevalence Urinary Incontinence / epidemiology, etiology*, physiopathology |
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