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- Title
Post-prostatectomy incontinence: multimodal modern-day management.
- Authors
Gresty, Helena; Walters, Uma; Rashid, Tina
- Abstract
As the rate of prostate cancer detection increases, so does the rate at which radical prostatectomy is performed. Post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) or urine leakage affects around 20% of men who undergo this procedure. Although affected individuals must be supported in maintaining hygiene with the use of urine capture devices, definitive treatment should also be offered if appropriate. A range of management options are available, from incontinence pads to artificial urinary sphincters. However, an understanding of the aetiology of the leak as well as patient factors is vital if the correct treatment option is to be selected. This article describes the potential causes of PPI and explores management options for this condition.
- Subjects
TREATMENT of urinary stress incontinence; THERAPEUTIC use of biomedical materials; PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC agents; DULOXETINE; BOTULINUM toxin; ARTIFICIAL sphincters; BEHAVIOR modification; EXERCISE therapy; HEALTH behavior; MEDICAL supplies; MUSCLES; PELVIC floor; PROSTATE tumors; PROSTATECTOMY; URINARY diversion; URINARY incontinence; URINARY stress incontinence; UROLOGICAL prostheses; URINARY catheters; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2019, Vol 24, Issue 4, p154
- ISSN
1462-4753
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.4.154