This evidence-based resource provides expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common conditions seen in daily office practice. After a brief introduction to the anatomy, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of female pelvic floor disorders, you’ll find practical, easy-to-access coverage of:
*Urinary tract disorders including incontinence, pain, infections, and more
*GI disorders including anal incontinence, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and rectal prolapse
*Pelvic organ prolapse including lower urinary tract symptoms, GI symptoms, vaginal erosion, and pessary management
A separate section is devoted to Considerations in the Postpartum Patient.
About the Practical Pathways Series:
Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique, new series especially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management:
*A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of most chapters provides an “at a glance” summary of recommended management
*What’s the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and their application to daily practice
*Guiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should ask themselves when first evaluating a patient
*Key Points are highlighted in the margins
*Case Studies demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and further hone diagnostic skills
*References facilitate further research or study
Other titles in the series:
*Cedars: Infertility
*Craigo and Baker: Medical Complications in Pregnancy
*Liu and Gass: Management of the Perimenopause
*Newton: Infections in Women
Author | WEBER |
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Table Of Content | SECTION ONE: Introduction1. Introduction2. Epidemiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders3. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Pelvic Floor DisordersSECTION TWO: Lower Urinary Tract Disorders4. Overview of Urinary Symptoms5. Urinary Frequency, Urgency and Urge Incontinence6. Stress Urinary Incontinence7. Mixed Stress and Urge Incontinence8. Lower genitourinary tract pain9. Urinary Retention10. Urinary Tract Infection11. Special Considerations in the Frail Elderly PatientSECTION THREE: Pelvic Organ Prolapse12. Overview of Pelvic Organ Prolapse12. Asymptomatic Prolapse13. Prolapse14. Prolapse with lower urinary tract symptoms15. Prolapse with gastrointestinal symptoms16. Prolapse with vaginal erosion17. Special Considerations in the Frail Elderly Patient18. Pessary ManagementSECTION FOUR: Gastrointestinal Disorders19. Overview of Gastrointestinal Disorders20. Anal Incontinence21. Constipation22 Incomplete Fecal Evacuation23. Irritable Bowel Syndrome24. Rectal Prolapse25. Special Considerations in the Frail Elderly PatientSECTION FIVE: Special Considerations in the Postpartum Patient26. Lower Urinary Tract Disorders27. Gastrointestinal Disorders28. Pelvic Organ Prolapse29. Dyspareunia30. Pelvic PainSECTION SIX: Other Disorders31. Urethral Diverticulum32. Fistulas33. Atrophic VaginitisSECTION SIX: General Evaluation34 History35 Physical Exam36 Diagnostic Testing |
Publish Date | 16 Apr 2004 |