Pathophysiology of urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence, or the complaint of involuntary loss of urine, is a debilitating condition of the lower urinary tract with a potentially significant impact on a patient ’s physical and mental wellbeing and on their functioning and place in society. Due to the high prevalence of this disorder, the economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide is enormous. Urinary incontinence has a high prevalence in women, but men can be affected as well after a radical prostat ectomy or when suffering from chronic urinary retention.

Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - February 23, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Michel Wyndaele, Hashim Hashim Tags: Basic science Source Type: research