Post-prostatectomy incontinence: Urodynamic findings and treatment outcomes
Post-prostatectomy incontinence: Urodynamic findings and treatment outcomes
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DOI:
10.1016/s0022-5347(01)66235-9
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发表时间:
1996-04-01
影响因子:
6.6
通讯作者:
Zimmern, PE
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作者:
Leach, GE;Trockman, B;Zimmern, PE
Purpose: We examined urodynamic findings and treatment outcomes in a large population of men with post-prostatectomy incontinence.Materials and Methods: A total of 215 men was referred for evaluation and treatment of significant post-prostatectomy incontinence. Urodynamic evaluation consisted of provocative multichannel medium fill cystometry with vigorous attempts to demonstrate incontinence. Treatment was directed by the results of the urodynamic study, A pad scoring system was used to gauge the severity of incontinence before and after treatment.Results: Based on the results of urodynamic studies 40% of the men had genuine stress incontinence alone and approximately 60% had a major component of bladder dysfunction contributing to incontinence. Treatment results of 135 men demonstrated a significant decrease in pad score (p < 0.001) for those treated with anticholinergics, those undergoing artificial sphincter insertion and those treated pharmacologically before sphincter placement.Conclusions: In our large series most men with post-prostatectomy incontinence did not have genuine stress incontinence alone. Thus, urodynamic studies are critical, not only to define the cause of incontinence but to direct effective therapy.