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Yuan Z, Cao L, Liu J, Wang W, Liu X, Li Y, Kang Z, Qiao J, Luan L. Postoperative PFME versus PFME alone for moderate SUI in pre-menopause women and influencing factors: a comparative effectiveness study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 310:1749-1755. [PMID: 39143334 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07657-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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PURPOSE To explore the effectiveness of sling surgery followed by pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) or PFME alone for moderate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women and its influencing factors. METHODS This is a prospective observational cohort study investigating whether sling surgery or PFME is preferred for pre-menopause women with moderate uncomplicated SUI. Those who received PFME alone or sling surgery were divided to PT or TVT group, respectively. The primary outcome was objective cure at 12 months. The secondary outcomes included Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7) scores and PFME adherence. RESULTS The study sample comprised 130 and 74 patients in the PT and TVT groups, respectively. There was 38.2% of patients adhered to PFME twice weekly or more often, and the compliance varied by education level. At 12 months, the objective cure rate was significantly higher in the TVT versus PT group (75.7% vs 47.7%; adjusted OR = 4.27; 95% CI, 2.05-8.87; P < 0.001). In addition, the mean reduction in IIQ-7 scores was greater in the TVT group (16.2 vs 10.0; adjusted OR = 3.38; 95% CI, 1.93-4.82; P < 0.001). However, among patients with lower education or those without adherence to PFME at 12 months, the TVT was also favorized, and the discrepancy in cure rates was greater between the two groups. CONCLUSION Sling procedures followed by PFME demonstrate greater efficacy versus physiotherapy alone for moderate female SUI management. Continued adherence to PFME was important, even for patients undergoing sling procedures. Educational factors influenced patient PFME adherence and the advantage conferred by sling procedures.
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- Ziwen Yuan
- Department of Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, China
- Research and Transformation Center of Intelligent Rehabilitation Assistance Devices, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, China
- Research and Transformation Center of Intelligent Rehabilitation Assistance Devices, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, China
- Research and Transformation Center of Intelligent Rehabilitation Assistance Devices, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, No.48 Fenghao West Road, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Mian County Hospital, Hanzhong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fifth Hospital of Yulin, Yulin, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, China
- Research and Transformation Center of Intelligent Rehabilitation Assistance Devices, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, China.
- Research and Transformation Center of Intelligent Rehabilitation Assistance Devices, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, No.48 Fenghao West Road, Xi'an, China.
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Lambrinoudaki I, Mili N, Augoulea A, Armeni E, Vakas P, Panoulis K, Vlahos N, Mikos T, Grimbizis G, Rodolakis A, Athanasiou S. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Greek Women After Menopause: The LADY Study. Int Urogynecol J 2024; 35:627-636. [PMID: 38280043 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-024-05724-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), apart from symptoms related to vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), also consists of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Based on the common embryological origin of the genital and lower urinary system, the presence of estrogen receptors, and the high prevalence of VVA and LUTS in the menopausal population, the two conditions can coexist. This study is aimed at investigating the prevalence and risk factors of LUTS in a sample of Greek peri- and postmenopausal women. METHODS Four hundred and fifty (450) women, aged 40-70 years, attending three outpatient gynecology clinics for routine examination, completed a structured interview and responded to a validated questionnaire (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, ICIQ-FLUTS). RESULTS Urinary urgency or frequency affected 51.6% and dysuria 43.6% of the participants. Mild urgency or frequency was described by 25.6%, moderate by 14.4%, and severe by 11.6% of the women. Mild dysuria was reported by 26.26%, moderate by 5.8%, and severe by 11.6%. Age, weight, BMI, and number of pregnancies and abortions correlated with a higher ICIQ-FLUTS score. Women with moderate/severe symptoms of VVA, such as irritation, a burning sensation, and pruritus of the vulva or vagina, had a higher ICIQ-FLUTS score than women without such symptoms (beta coefficient 2.42, CI 1.204, 3.635, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Lower urinary tract symptoms are very common among peri- and postmenopausal women and are linked to symptoms of VVA. Our data support the need for prompt evaluation of women transitioning to menopause, as these symptoms compromise the quality of life.
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- Irene Lambrinoudaki
- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Lu HR, Yang A, Li X, He MZ, Sun JY. A new nursing pattern based on ERAS concept for patients with lumbar degenerative diseases treated with OLIF surgery: A retrospective study. Front Surg 2023; 10:1121807. [PMID: 37091266 PMCID: PMC10116060 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1121807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to introduce enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) concept into patients with lumbar degenerative diseases who were treated with oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF), and to assess whether it could increase clinical efficacy, reduce perioperative complications, shorten length of hospital stay (LHS), decrease readmission rate, and improve patient satisfaction.MethodsThe study included patients with lumbar degenerative diseases (LDDs) who underwent OLIF between July 2017 and October 2018 (non-ERAS group), and between November 2018 and July 2020 (ERAS group). The two groups were compared according to the demographic and clinical characteristics.ResultsThere was no significant difference in descriptive characteristics and concomitant diseases between the two groups. The preoperative Oswestry disability index (ODI) score (P = 0.191), lumbar visual analogue scale (VAS) score (P = 0.470), and leg VAS score (P = 0.657) did not significantly different. Most of the ERAS measures were also well implemented after surgery, except for early delivery (74.2%), early catheter removal (63.9%), and multimodal analgesia (80.6%). The LHS in the ERAS group was significantly shorter than that in the non-ERAS group (P = 0.004). Besides, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) score at 3 days after surgery showed a significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.019). The patient satisfaction in ERAS group was significantly higher than that in the non-ERAS group (P = 0.001).ConclusionThe new nursing pattern combined with ERAS in patients with LDDs who underwent OLIF did not improve the short-term prognosis of surgery, while it could effectively reduce postoperative complications, shorten the LHS, and improve patient satisfaction, and did not lead to additional adverse events.
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Prognostic factors of urinary incontinence in women: A cohort study in a third-level hospital. Actas Urol Esp 2023:S2173-5786(23)00015-X. [PMID: 36842707 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary loss of urine. It is highly prevalent in women and has a great biopsychosocial impact. Rehabilitation is established as the first-line treatment, although its use has not been protocolized. OBJECTIVE To identify which personal risk factors and type of treatment applied are statistically related to patient improvement. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS Retrospective cohort study of female patients diagnosed with urinary incontinence who attended the Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Clinic of the Río Hortega University Hospital, receiving rehabilitation treatment during the year 2021. The minimum follow-up period was 12 weeks. The presence or absence of improvement was evaluated according to seven objective and subjective variables, and improvement was established as positive evolution in at least five of the seven variables. RESULTS A total of 114 women with urinary incontinence were analyzed. The most frequent types of incontinence were stress (53%) and mixed (36%). The most important risk factors and associated pathology were episiotomy (68%), repeated urinary tract infections (61%), and constipation (40.9%). None of these factors showed a statistically significant relationship with patient improvement. The most used rehabilitative treatment was kinesitherapy + biofeedback (51%) which showed a statistically significant relationship with the improvement of these patients (P = .037) together with biofeedback + posterior tibial nerve electrostimulation (PTNS) (P = .044). CONCLUSION Biofeedback combined with kinesitherapy or PTNS are established as the most effective rehabilitative procedures.
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Using the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire to Improve Urinary Incontinence Assessments for Female Veterans. Nurs Womens Health 2022; 26:353-362. [PMID: 35988708 DOI: 10.1016/j.nwh.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate quality of life (QoL) in female veterans by comparing responses of the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7) before and after a chosen treatment for urinary incontinence (UI), determine whether a QoL assessment was being completed for each woman seeking care for UI, and review the PFIQ-7 questionnaire scores to ensure the veterans were offered the appropriate levels of treatment. DESIGN Quality improvement project using the plan-do-study-act cycle for evaluating change. SETTING /Local Problem: A Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the midwestern United States. No standardized education or QoL questionnaire was being used for female veterans diagnosed with UI before implementation of the project. PARTICIPANTS Twenty female veterans diagnosed with stress or mixed UI who had completed Kegel exercises or pelvic floor rehabilitation (PFR) and a pre- and posttreatment PFIQ-7. INTERVENTIONS/MEASUREMENTS The Veterans Affairs Medical Center incorporated the PFIQ-7 into routine practice for pre- and posttreatment assessment of UI. Data were collected through a retrospective chart review. RESULTS The mean initial PFIQ-7 score for participants (n = 4) who chose PFR was 71.77 (SD = 82.79). The mean final PFIQ-7 score for participants in the PFR group was 43.99 (SD = 63.34). The mean initial PFIQ-7 score for participants who chose Kegel exercises was 71.72 (SD = 34.92), and the final score was 60.71 (SD = 44.98). When comparing pre- and posttreatment scores, a lower score means there was a positive effect from the treatment and reflects an improved QoL. CONCLUSION The addition of the QoL assessment tool assisted staff in developing an individualized plan of care for female veterans. Regardless of treatment option chosen, participants who did not show an overall improvement in the pre- and posttreatment QoL scores were referred to a more advanced level of care.
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Eckhardt S, Takashima Y, Zigman J, Yuan V, Alvarez P, Truong C, Yazdany T. The impact of physician-directed and patient-directed education on screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral patterns for urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:2121-2126. [PMID: 35507034 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05187-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of patient- and physician-directed education in the primary care setting on screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral patterns to Urogynecology for urinary incontinence (UI). METHODS This was a prospective, multi-phase, before-and-after study conducted over a 3-year period. New female patients, 40 years and older, seen in the Internal Medicine (IM) clinic of our institution, were included. Phase 1 intervention consisted of UI lectures for IM residents. Phase 2 intervention involved placement of patient-directed posters throughout the IM clinic. Prior to phase 1, charts of new patients were reviewed as the control group to establish a baseline rate of screening, diagnosis, treatment initiation, and referrals. The same data were collected for 4 months after both phase 1 and phase 2. A washout period of 1 year occurred between phase 1 and phase 2. RESULTS A total of 410 charts were reviewed and included 200 control, 92 phase 1, and 118 phase 2 patients. In the control group, 13% of patients were screened for UI. There was no significant increase in screening after phase 1 (15% vs 13%, p = 0.6); however, there was a significant increase after phase 2 (32.2% vs 13%, p < 0.001). There was no difference in treatment initiation for patients with a positive screen after either phase. CONCLUSION In our study, providing an informative lecture to an IM referral base did not improve UI screening. Alternatively, directly targeting patients through posters significantly improved screening rates in the primary care setting, demonstrating that simple interventions can improve screening for conditions that are difficult to discuss such as UI.
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- Sarah Eckhardt
- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90509, USA.
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90509, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90509, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90509, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90509, USA
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Hardy CC. The Aged Lower Urinary Tract: Deficits in Neural Control Mechanisms. FRONTIERS IN AGING 2021; 2:791833. [PMID: 35821993 PMCID: PMC9261385 DOI: 10.3389/fragi.2021.791833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Bothersome urinary symptoms plague many older adults and disproportionally affect women. Underreporting of symptoms and general stigma/embarrassment associated with incontinence has negatively impacted the availability of treatments, as research cannot be championed if the severity of the problem is not apparent. Available therapeutics have limited efficacy and are often not recommended in aged patients. Lower urinary tract function has a long and rich history in animal studies; while much of the underlying anatomy has been described, including neural control mechanisms, the impact of aging has only just begun to be addressed. Recent work has provided strong evidence that neural control over micturition is significantly impacted by aging processes. This mini review discusses recent findings regarding how aging impacts the neural control mechanisms of micturition.
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- Cara C. Hardy
- UConn Center on Aging, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut SOM, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, United States
- CT Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, United States
- *Correspondence: Cara C. Hardy,
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Kaufmann A. [Therapeutic options in female stress urinary incontinence]. Aktuelle Urol 2021; 52:245-254. [PMID: 33873214 DOI: 10.1055/a-1439-9628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Stress urinary incontinence in female patients is characterised by loss of urine without the need to urinate. Causes are manifold and require a good knowledge of the pelvic floor structures and the functionality of the bladder's occlusion system. Before any treatment can be initiated, differentiated diagnostic investigation must uncover the causes in order to be able to show incontinent women the ideal therapeutic options. In addition to conservative treatment strategies, there are several surgical alternatives available that can be used depending on the functional and/or anatomical deficit. Surgical correction produces good results, although a minor rate of possible complications must be accepted.
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- Albert Kaufmann
- Kliniken Maria Hilf GmbH, Zentrum für Kontinenz und Neuro-Urologie, Mönchengladbach
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Bertuit J, Barrau M, Huet S, Rejano-Campo M. Intérêt des applications mobiles et internet dans la prise en charge de l’incontinence urinaire d’effort chez la femme. Prog Urol 2020; 30:1022-1037. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2020.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Yu H, Zheng H, Zhang X, Zhou Y, Xie M. Association between elastography findings of the levator ani and stress urinary incontinence. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2020; 50:101906. [PMID: 32927106 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2020.101906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the elasticity of the levator ani musle (LAM) with the patients suffering from stress urinary incontinence (SUI) by transperineal elastography. METHODS Conventional transperineal ultrasound and elastography were performed in the patients with SUI on quiescent condition and maximal Valsalva. Transperineal ultrasound and elastography were repeated after Kegel exercises. The scoring system and strain ratio (SR) values were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS After Kegel exercises, the ratio of subjective improvement or cure was 81 % (102/126). Mean elasticity score (ES) and SR of LAM were significantly higher than the value before on maximal Valsalva, respectively. Mean ES and SR of LAM after Kegel exercises were similar with the value before on quiescent condition, respectively. CONCLUSION The improvement of SUI was associated with the stiffer LAM assessed by elastography. Women with SUI who have softer LAM were more likely to have symptoms of SUI and Kegel exercise could strengthen the stiffness of LAM. BRIEF SUMMARY The improvement of SUI was associated with the stiffer LAM assessed by elastography.
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- Huan Yu
- Department of Ultrasound, 128 Shen yang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, 128 Shen yang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Shen yang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Changning Maternity& Infant Health Hospital, 786 Yuyuan Road, Shanghai 200040, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, 128 Shen yang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China.
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La Rosa VL, Ciebiera M, Lin LT, Sleiman Z, Cerentini TM, Lordelo P, Kahramanoglu I, Bruni S, Garzon S, Fichera M. Multidisciplinary management of women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms.A clinical and psychological overview. PRZEGLAD MENOPAUZALNY = MENOPAUSE REVIEW 2019; 18:184-190. [PMID: 31975987 PMCID: PMC6970416 DOI: 10.5114/pm.2019.89496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Although female sexual dysfunctions are common among women with urogynecological conditions, they have not been thoroughly studied and there are still many questions without an answer. The recent evidence on sexual disorders in women with urogynecological diseases shows a quite wide spectrum of therapeutic approaches, which require the physicians to take into account not only the primary symptoms, but also all the associated factors negatively affected. It has been widely underlined that gynecological diseases are often associated with high stress and have a negative impact on quality of life and psychological well-being of women affected. For this reason, a multidisciplinary approach for the management of these diseases is highly recommended. Also in the case of urogynecological disorders, it is important to take into account psychological outcomes throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process. In the light of these considerations, the aim of this short review is to evaluate the impact of the main urogynecological diseases and the currently available therapeutic options in order to improve quality of life and sexuality of these patients and to stress the need for a multidisciplinary approach in order to minimize the negative consequences of these diseases for the sexual well-being of women and their partners.
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- Valentina Lucia La Rosa
- Unit of Psychodiagnostics and Clinical Psychology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Corresponding author: Valentina Lucia La Rosa, Unit of Psychodiagnostics and Clinical Psychology, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, 95123 Catania, Italy, e-mail:
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Filippo Del Ponte” Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women With Cognitive Impairment. Int Neurourol J 2018; 21:295-301. [PMID: 29298469 PMCID: PMC5756818 DOI: 10.5213/inj.1734956.478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is a therapeutic option for urinary incontinence (UI). However, studies of the efficacy of PFME on UI in patients with cognitive impairment (CI) are lacking. Therefore, we evaluated the effect of PFME on UI in elderly women with mild CI. METHODS A total of 150 women with mild CI or Alzheimer disease and UI were screened using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF). Cognitive function and behavioral symptoms were evaluated by the Mini-Mental State Examination and Barthel's Activities of Daily Living. The patients were randomly divided into a control group (n=46) and a PFME group (n=52, 6 sessions of PFME for 12 weeks). The primary outcome was the change in UI episodes measured with a frequency volume chart (FVC). The secondary outcomes were other FVC parameters and the ICIQ-SF scores. RESULTS A total of 82 women (control group: 40 and PFME group: 42) completed the study. After 12 weeks of PFME, the mean number of UI episodes per 24 hours decreased by 1.6 (from 3.3 to 1.7) in the PFME group and by 0.5 (from 3.4 to 2.9) in the control group (P<0.001 between groups). The mean number of micturition episodes and total ICIQ-SF scores improved in the PFME group to a significantly greater extent than in the control group (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Supervised PFME can be a good therapeutic option for improving UI in elderly women with CI.
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Smith EM, Shah AA. Screening for Geriatric Syndromes: Falls, Urinary/Fecal Incontinence, and Osteoporosis. Clin Geriatr Med 2017; 34:55-67. [PMID: 29129217 DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2017.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The geriatric syndromes of falls, incontinence, and osteoporosis are concerns in older adults because of their potential impact on quality of life. Asking about history of falls or a fear of falling should prompt a multifactorial assessment of fall risk and targeted interventions to reduce falls. Urinary and fecal incontinence should be screened because they are common conditions that are underreported due to embarrassment and general perception that incontinence is a normal part of aging. Women over age 65, men over age 70, and younger patients with high-risk characteristics should be screened with bone mineral density testing with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
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- Erin M Smith
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
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