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Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Authors :
Anderson KM
Davis K
Flynn BJ
Source :
The Medical clinics of North America [Med Clin North Am] 2015 Mar; Vol. 99 (2), pp. 405-16. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Dec 23.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are widely prevalent in the elderly population. The primary care physician should play a leading role in identifying the presence of incontinence in this population, as it can significantly affect quality of life and well-being. Behavioral and lifestyle modification is the cornerstone in treatment and can be initiated in the primary care setting. Frail elderly require special consideration to avoid potentially serious complications of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-9859
Volume :
99
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Medical clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25700591
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2014.11.011