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Functional constipation in children and young adults with Prader–Willi syndrome

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by hyperphagia, endocrinopathies, and gastrointestinal abnormalities. Clinical concerns about constipation and fecal incontinence (FI) are common, but no studies to date have clear data on functional defecation disorders in children with PWS.
Melinda J. Pierce, Isabella Niu, Lusine Ambartsumyan, Parisa Salehi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An integrative review on women living with obstetric fistula and after treatment experiences [PDF]

, 2017
Aims and objectives. To review literature on the experiences of women with obstetric fistula, their lived experiences after treatment; and to provide evidence for future research. Background.
Hayter, Mark, Laurenson, Mary, Mafo Degge, Hannah   +2 more
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Borrelia and Genital Lichen Sclerosus: A Critical Review of the Evidence

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Lichen sclerosus (LSc) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that primarily affects the genitalia. Growing evidence supports chronic occlusive urine exposure as the principal pathogenic driver, though other mechanisms, including mechanical irritation, hormonal influences, autoimmunity, and infection, have been proposed.
Liang Zhi Wong, Richard Watchorn, Sandra Jerkovic Gulin, Christopher B. Bunker, Georgios Kravvas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Pelvic Floor Muscle Strengthening on the Functional State of Women Who Have Experienced OASIS After Childbirth

Medicina
Background and Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to assess the impact of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strengthening on the pelvic floor function in women who have experienced OASIS two years after delivery, and the secondary objective was ...
Atėnė Simanauskaitė, Justina Kačerauskienė, Dalia Regina Railaitė, Eglė Bartusevičienė   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sciatic Nerve to Pudendal Nerve Transfer: Anatomical Feasibility for a New Proposed Technique

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2019
Aim Restoration of bladder and bowel continence after pudendal nerve anastomosis has been shown successfully in animal models and may be applicable in humans.
Pawan Agarwal, Dhananjaya Sharma, Sudesh Wankhede, P. C. Jain, N. L. Agrawal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long-term complications of continent catheterizable channels: a problem for transitional urologists. [PDF]

, 2018
A majority of the transitional urology patient population have neurogenic bladder and many of these patients have undergone creation of continent catheterizable channels (CCCs) to facilitate bladder emptying.
Baradaran, Nima, Elliott, Sean P, Hampson, Lindsay A   +2 more
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Risk Factors Associated With the Number of Symptoms and Distress Caused by Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Taiwanese Women

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A high percentage of women who undergo the transition to postmenopause experience both menopausal symptoms and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). However, GSM is often underdiagnosed. This research aims to identify risk factors that may influence the number of GSM symptoms and whether they cause distress in Taiwanese women > 45 years ...
Shu‐Fang Su, Chiu‐Lin Wang, Shu‐Yuan Lin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caregiver Empowerment Interventions for Post-Stroke Incontinence: A Narrative Review of Chinese and International Practices

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Yuping Jiang,1,2 Lihua Wang1,3 1School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurology, Nantong First People’s Hospital, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of ...
Jiang Y, Wang L
doaj  

Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment for Female Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome: A Prospective Study

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Vaginal relaxation syndrome (VRS) is a common condition that adversely affects women's quality of life. Conventional non‐surgical therapies provide limited benefit for patients with mild to moderate disease. Fractional CO2 laser (FxCO2) therapy has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option; however, its long‐term efficacy and
Qiao Li, Jian Meng, Yajing Wang, Yueyue Chen, Xiaoyu Niu, Dongmei Wei   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and safety of pelvic floor magnetic stimulation combined with mirabegron in female patients with refractory overactive bladder: a prospective study

Frontiers in Neuroscience
ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy and safety of pelvic floor magnetic stimulation (PFMS) combined with mirabegron in female patients with refractory overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms.Patients and methodsA total of 160 female patients with refractory OAB ...
Ping Liang, Qing-lai Tang, Tao Lin, Zheng-kun Tang, Fa-de Liu, Xing-zhu Zhou, Rong-zhen Tao   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source