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Review of female stress urinary incontinence. Minerva Med 2007 Jun;98(3):203-9

Date

06/27/2007

Pubmed ID

17592441

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-35348924465 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   5 Citations

Abstract

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.

Author List

Groth T, Guralnick ML, O'Connor RC

Authors

Michael Guralnick MD Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Robert Corey O'Connor MD Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

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Female
Humans
Urinary Incontinence, Stress