Genuine stress incontinence: pathophysiology and rationale for its medical management

Genuine stress incontinence is a condition in which increments of intra-abdominal pressure produce involuntary urine loss. The condition occurs as a result of urethral sphincteric failure in the absence of involuntary detrusor contractility. Several aspects of this dysfunction are amenable to nonsur...

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Published in:	Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Vol. 16; no. 4; p. 827
Main Author:	Fantl, J A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1989
Subjects:	Behavior Therapy Biofeedback, Psychology Estrogens - therapeutic use Exercise Therapy Female Humans Phenylpropanolamine - therapeutic use Urinary Incontinence, Stress - drug therapy Urinary Incontinence, Stress - physiopathology Urinary Incontinence, Stress - therapy
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Summary:	Genuine stress incontinence is a condition in which increments of intra-abdominal pressure produce involuntary urine loss. The condition occurs as a result of urethral sphincteric failure in the absence of involuntary detrusor contractility. Several aspects of this dysfunction are amenable to nonsurgical treatment. These interventions are worth trying prior to proceeding for surgery.
ISSN:	0889-8545