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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300341203321

Titolo

Bladder Dysfunction in the Adult : The Basis for Clinical Management / / edited by Alan J. Wein, Karl-Erik Andersson, Marcus J. Drake, Roger R. Dmochowski

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Humana, , 2014

ISBN

1-4939-0853-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (293 p.)

Collana

Current Clinical Urology, , 2197-7194

Disciplina

616.62

Soggetti

Urology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Relevant Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology -- Normal and Abnormal Function: An Overview -- The Impact of Neurologic Insult on the Lower Urinary Tract -- Dysfunction in Anatomic Outlet Obstruction in Men -- Outlet Obstruction in Women -- Bladder Pain Syndrome -- Other Varieties of Dysfunction -- Evaluation: History and Physical Examination; Imaging; Endoscopy -- Urodynamics -- Special Tests -- Behavioral Therapy -- Urinary Catheters and Other Devices -- Current Pharmacologic Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Syndromes -- Electrical Stimulation and Neuromodulation -- Surgery for Bladder Outlet Obstruction in the Male -- Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse -- Surgery for Neuropathic Bladder Dysfunction -- Urinary Diversion -- Tissue Engineering for Neurogenic Bladder -- Considerations in Older People -- Adolescent Urology and Transitional Care -- The Psychological Impact of Lower Urinary Dysfunction.

Sommario/riassunto

Bladder Dysfunction in the Adult: The Basis for Clinical Management succinctly describes all that the healthcare professional needs to know when treating lower urinary tract symptoms. The book describes how to assess and treat every group of patients likely to be affected with bladder problems, and the underlying mechanisms responsible. Women with stress incontinence, men with enlarged prostates, people with neurological disease and the elderly are all discussed in particular



detail. For all professionals treating or learning to treat patients with urinary storage or voiding problems, the concise presentation and thorough coverage provides treatment recommendations and clear explanations. Authored by recognized experts in their respective fields, Bladder Dysfunction in the Adult: The Basis for Clinical Management is a comprehensive resource that allows the reader to develop the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to deal with the many clinical challenges of bladder dysfunction.  .