Micturition
Urinary incontinence is a humiliating disability and a common problem in gynaecological clinics. In some centres specialised facilities are avail able for its investigation and treatment but in most hospitals the general gynaecologist has to manage this difficult condition. For both generalist and...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Springer London
1990, 1990
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1990 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Section I: Basic Science
- 1 Anatomy of the Urethral Sphincters and Supports
- 2 Innervation of the Bladder, Urethra and Pelvic Floor
- 3 Neurotransmitters and Receptor Functions in the Human Lower Urinary Tract
- 4 Continence Mechanism
- Section II: Investigation
- 5 Application of Animal and Physical Models to Human Cystometry
- 6 Relevance of Urethral Pressure Profilometry to Date
- 7 Urethral Electric Conductance
- 8 Vaginal Ultrasound and Urinary Stress Incontinence
- 9 Role of Electrophysiological Studies
- Section III: Voiding Difficulties
- 10 Pathophysiology of Voiding Disorders
- 11 Medical and Surgical Management of Female Voiding Difficulty
- Section IV: Genuine Stress Incontinence
- 12 Pathophysiology of Genuine Stress Incontinence
- 13 Conservative Treatment
- 14 Which Operation and for Which Patient?
- 15 Why Operations Fail
- Section V: Detrusor Instability
- 16 The Aetiology of Detrusor Instability
- 17 Medical and Surgical Treatment
- 18 The Management of the Neuropathic Bladder
- 19 The Management of Sensory Urgency
- Section VI: Prolapse and Alimentary Tract
- 20 Aetiology of Pelvic Floor Prolapse and Its Relevance to Urinary and Faecal Control
- 21 Lower Alimentary Tract Disorder