Update on urinary incontinence

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December 2010 · Vol. 22, No. 12

UPDATE: URINARY INCONTINENCE

What to do about occult incontinence in women
who have pelvic organ prolapse

IN THIS ARTICLE

How to assess women for occult stress incontinence
What about using slings and vaginal surgery?

Marie Fidela Paraiso, MD

Dr. Paraiso is Section Head of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Elena Tunitsky-Bitton, MD

Dr. Tunitsky-Bitton is a Fellow in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Paraiso reports that she is on the Advisory Board of Coloplast USA. Dr. Tunitsky-Bitton reports no financial relationships relevant to this article.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is no small problem. With a prevalence thought to range as high as 30%, the condition challenges us to manage resources in a way that is mindful of cost—both financial expense and cost to the patient in terms of recovery and quality of life.

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