Genuine stress incontinence: Pathophysiology and rationale for its medical management

J. A. Fantl

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)827-840
Number of pages14
JournalObstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
Volume16
Issue number4
StatePublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

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