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The role of biofeedback in improving anal continence after anterior resection

, 2010
Incorporation of routine biofeedback into the management of patients with rectal cancer who are undergoing anterior resection offers potential for improved anal continence compared with standard management.
Pilkington, Sophie A, Pilkington, Sophie A.   +1 more
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Urinary Incontinence and Risk of All‐Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among adults and imposes a substantial societal burden, yet its association with all‐cause mortality remains uncertain. This study systematically reviewed and quantified the association between UI and mortality risk.
Yanyan Zhou, Liwei Wang, Weijia Sun, Zhong Wang, Kuiqing Shao, Feng Xu, Zhan Gao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using faecal collectors to reduce wound contamination

, 2010
Faecal incontinence is a potentially complex patient issue that poses a real challenge to healthcare professionals and requires careful and effective assessment and prevention strategies to protect the viability of the skin.
Gillibrand, Warren, Gillibrand, Warren P., Ousey, Karen   +2 more
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Tackling Ageing Continence through Theory, Tools & Technology [PDF]

, 2012
Originally presented at ‘Aging and Society: An Interdisciplinary Conference’, University of California, Berkeley (2011), this article was double-blind peer reviewed, receiving scores of 96% and 73%. It outlines the interdisciplinary research of the cross-
Gilhooly, M, van den Heuvel, EA, Ratcliffe, N, Bichard, J-A, Long, Adele, van den Heuvel, E, Parker, SG, Ratcliffe, NM, Jowitt, F, Long, A, Ratcliffe, Norman M., McKee, KJ, Gaydecki, P, Bichard, JA, Bichard, Jo-Anne, Parker, S.G., Ratcliffe, N.M, Parker, S.G, McKee, K   +18 more
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Symptom Relief and Practice Setting Variation in Bulkamid Injections for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bulkamid™ transurethral injection is a minimally invasive treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). While effective, predictors of repeat injection, progression to sling, and the influence of anesthesia type on treatment efficacy remain incompletely defined.
Christina Sze, Dhillon Advano, Carolina Martinez Fernandez, Maali LaFrance, Maude Carmel, Ramy Goueli, Gary E. Lemack   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

How Can We Personalize the Delivery of Onabotulinumtoxin‐A for Patients With Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction?

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background & Aims Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) can produce bothersome urinary symptoms, impact quality of life, and in some cases, lead to deterioration of upper urinary tract function. Intradetrusor injection of onabotulinumtoxin‐A (BoNT‐A) is approved for NLUTD in patients who have an inadequate response to or ...
Shirley L. Wang, William I. Jaffe, Ariana L. Smith   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of bariatric surgery on urinary incontinence

, 2017
Nurullah Bulbuller,1 Mani Habibi,1,2 Mustafa Yuksel,3 Onur Ozener,1 Mehmet Tahir Oruc,1 Osman Zekai Oner,1 Mehmet Altug Kazak1 1General Surgery Department, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, 2General Surgery Department, Esenler Maternity ...
Yuksel M, Habibi M, Oruc MT, Bulbuller N, Oner OZ, Ozener O, Kazak MA   +6 more
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Factors Underlying Choice and Change of Absorbent Incontinence Products in Women With Urinary Incontinence

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Urinary incontinence (UI) is common in women. For up to 77%, the use of absorbent continence products (pads) is central to management. Pad changes are common and reasons for change are not fully described. We hypothesized that women change their pads for many reasons other than wetness and at saturation levels well ...
Sarah Qureshi, Saima Rajabali, Adrian Wagg   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of incontinence among older Americans [PDF]

DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 2014\u20131420Objective: This report presents national estimates of incontinence prevalence in the United States using data source- specific definitions of incontinence among persons aged 65 and over by sociodemographic ...

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Do Ultrasound Measures of Bladder Neck Location and Movement During Pelvic Floor Contraction or Straining Relate to Bladder Neck Support During Voiding?

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Poor support of the bladder neck is common in voiding dysfunction but remains difficult to assess. Transperineal ultrasound imaging during voiding provides reliable measures but is not yet implemented in practice. This study aimed to investigate whether conventional measures of bladder neck position during straining and pelvic floor ...
Bernadette Dellar, Eric Chung, Paul W. Hodges   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source