Recent approaches to the treatment of urinary incontinence: a survey of patent activity from 1995 to 1998

摘要: In its broadest sense, urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as involuntary loss of urine to such an extent become a hygienic or social concern the patient [1]. Up 50% patients suffering from this disorder do not seek medical attention due embarrassment their willingness accept condition ‘normal’ course ageing. Thus, often goes undiagnosed and untreated, and, in serious cases, may exact staggering toll on self-esteem psychological outlook those it affects. UI usually classified into four types: stress, urge, overflow functional. The first three types refer dysfunctions either storage emptying, while latter occurs with relatively normal lower tract, but who, nevertheless, suffer severe cognitive impairment immobility that precludes voiding behaviour. Much currently available pharmacological intervention includes use antimuscarinics/spasmolytics for...