Main description:

With rising prevalence of urinary incontinence and prolapse in aging population in the Western world there is an increasing need for knowledge about this subject. This handy pocketbook summarizes the practical patient management, based upon the available evidence and author's own clinical experience, and indicates controversial areas where we have insufficient evidence.

All about urinary incontinence, prolapse and fecal incontinence - the only small book that does all three.

Aimed at general practitioners and junior gynecology trainees, it will also be useful for consultant gynecologists with no previous formal urogynecological training.

Contents:

Taking the History.- Physical Examination.- How to Manage the Patient After History and Examination.- How to Conduct Urodynamic Studies: Essentials of a Good Urodynamic Report.- Outcome Measures Used to Assess Response.- Conservative Therapy of Urodynamic Stress Incontinence.- Step-by-Step Guide to Treatment of Overactive Bladder (OAB)/Detrusor Overactivity.- Anal Incontinence and Disorders of Obstructive Defecation.- Surgery for Urodynamic Stress Incontinence.- Management of Prolapse.- Recurrent Bacterial Cystitis in Women.- Interstitial Cystitis.