Description
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This volume is a useful handbook for medical doctors involved in the diagnosis and treatment of neuro-urological problems. The first section reviews the relevant neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology and provides a practical overview of specific neuro-urological pathologic conditions. The second section discusses the various clinical entities that can be encountered and focuses on the neuro-urological consequences. The third section is devoted to the different diagnostic possibilities. Section 4 deals with major clinical problems in this area: urinary (incontinence, retention and voiding dysfunction as well as upper urinary tract problems), anorectal (faecal incontinence and constipation) and sexual (erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory failure) dysfunctions. The final section presents the specific management of patients with neuro-urological problems. Throughout, the text is accompanied by numerous illustrated case reports and discussions as well as tips and tricks.
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From the contents: Neuro-urological Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.- Clinical Entities and Their Neuro-urological Consequences. Congenital abnormalities. Degenerative diseases. Traumatic lesions. Metabolic problems.- Diagnostics. Neuro-urological history and clinical examination. Urodynamic assessment. Clinical neuro-urophysiological investigations.- Clinical Entities. Urinary problems. Incontinence. Retention and voiding dysfunction. Upper urinary tract function (reflux, obstruction and kidney function). Infections (LUT, UUT). Bowel disorders. Incontinence. Constipation and evacuation problems. Erectile dysfunction. Ejaculatory failure.- Management. Conservative approach. Behavorial therapy. Physiotherapy. Pharmacological treatment. Surgical therapy. Specific challenges with anaesthesia. Minimally invasive surgery (Botox, intraurethral devices, injections). Reconstructive surgery. Prosthetic surgery (sphincter, neurostimulation, neuromoduloation). Appliances, catheterisation and other aides.
