Pelvic Floor Disorders, 1e

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Internationally known experts offer multidisciplinary guidance on the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of pelvic floor disorders. It covers the diagnosis and clinical assessment of continence mechanisms and sexual dysfunction, as well as conservative management of the lower urinary tract, disorders of anorectal functions and sexual functions, exploring techniques such as electrical stimulation, anti-incontinence devices, and biofeedback. This valuable text also provides information on the management and treatment of a full range of disorders, from childbirth damage and post-prostatectomy incontinence, to neuropathic voiding dysfunction.Reviews normal anatomy and physiology as well as pathophysiology, providing an in-depth understanding of how and why various pelvic floor disorders occur.Covers the complete spectrum of pelvic floor disorders, including childbirth damage xB7; lower urinary tract dysfunction in the female and male xB7; urinary incontinence in the elderly xB7; pelvic organ prolapse xB7; post-prostatectomy incontinence xB7; neurogenic voiding dysfunction xB7; fecal incontinence xB7; defecatory disorders xB7; pediatric urology xB7; male and female sexual dysfunction.Discusses all types of diagnostic approaches, including urodynamics xB7; imaging xB7; MRI xB7; endoscopy xB7; and electrodiagnosis.Conservative treatment is based on different techniques: pelvic floor muscles training xB7; behavioral therapy xB7; biofeedback xB7; electrical stimulation and anti-continence devices.Represents a practical approach to surgery and conservative treatment for the physician and health care professionals and provides practical suggestions on these techniques.Featurescontributions from urologists, gynecologists, coloproctologists, continence specialists, specialist physical therapists, and nurses, for exceptionally multidisciplinary, well-rounded coverage of every aspect of the field.