Review of female stress urinary incontinence. Minerva Med 2007 Jun;98(3):203-9
Date
06/27/2007Pubmed ID
17592441Scopus ID
2-s2.0-35348924465 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 5 CitationsAbstract
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 RCAuthors
Michael Guralnick MD Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinRobert 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
AgedFemale
Humans
Urinary Incontinence, Stress