Physiotherapy and palliative management of urinary incontinence in prostate cancer. Start point and end of the road

Urinary incontinente is an existent complication secondary to the treatment of prostate cancer. It has a difficult management when medical or surgical treatment have not been effective.The objective is to describe pelvic floor training and to explain palliative technics in male incontinence. Patient...

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Published in:	Archivos españoles de urología Vol. 62; no. 10; pp. 889 - 895
Main Authors:	Gómez Lanza, Esther, Granda Contijoch, Mercé, Batista Miranda, José Emilio
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-12-2009
Subjects:	Exercise Therapy - methods Humans Male Palliative Care - methods Pelvic Floor Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy Urinary Incontinence - etiology Urinary Incontinence - rehabilitation Urology - instrumentation
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Summary:	Urinary incontinente is an existent complication secondary to the treatment of prostate cancer. It has a difficult management when medical or surgical treatment have not been effective.The objective is to describe pelvic floor training and to explain palliative technics in male incontinence. Patients should learn pelvic floor exercises in a correct way and it is recommended to practice them systematically. We describe penile compression devices and permanent catheters. We evaluate absorbent products together with their indications and caractheristics.
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ISSN:	1576-8260