Weakness of the pelvic floor: urological consequences

Authors
Thakar, R Stanton, SL
Citation
R. Thakar et Sl. Stanton, Weakness of the pelvic floor: urological consequences, HOSP MED, 61(4), 2000, pp. 259-266
Citations number
48
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
259 - 266
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(200004)61:4<259:WOTPFU>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The pelvic floor comprises three compartments: anterior, posterior and midd le. Weakness of the pelvic floor earn lead to prolapse, urinary or faecal i ncontinence. This article deals with the defects in the anterior compartmen t which lead to urological consequences. The anatomy and management of stre ss incontinence are discussed.