Pelvic Floor Disorders

Internationally known experts offer multidisciplinary guidance on the diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of pelvic floor disorders. It covers the diagnosis and clinical assessment of continence mechanisms and sexual dysfunction, as well as conservative management of the lower urinary tract, disorders of anorectal functions and sexual functions, exploring techniques such as electrical stimulation, anti-incontinence devices, and biofeedback. This valuable text also provides information on the management and treatment of a full range of disorders, from childbirth damage and post-prostatectomy incontinence, to neuropathic voiding dysfunction.

Reviews
"Of great use to the physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor and incontinence issues." --Physical Therapy, Volume 85, Number 5, May 2005

Key Features

Reviews normal anatomy and physiology as well as pathophysiology, providing an in-depth understanding of how and why various pelvic floor disorders occur.
Covers the complete spectrum of pelvic floor disorders, including childbirth damage
lower urinary tract dysfunction in the female and male
urinary incontinence in the elderly
pelvic organ prolapse
post-prostatectomy incontinence
neurogenic voiding dysfunction
fecal incontinence
defecatory disorders
pediatric urology
male and female sexual dysfunction.
Discusses all types of diagnostic approaches, including urodynamics
imaging
MRI
endoscopy
and electrodiagnosis.
Conservative treatment is based on different techniques: pelvic floor muscles training
behavioral therapy
biofeedback
electrical stimulation and anti-continence devices.
Represents a practical approach to surgery and conservative treatment for the physician and health care professionals and provides practical suggestions on these techniques.
Features contributions from urologists, gynecologists, coloproctologists, continence specialists, specialist physical therapists, and nurses, for exceptionally multidisciplinary, well-rounded coverage of every aspect of the field.

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Table of Contents
I. BASIC SCIENCES

1. Gross Anatomy and Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor

2. Neurophysiology of the Lower Urinary Tract

3. Physiology of Anal Continence and Defecation

4. Normal Sexual Function in Women

5. Normal Sexual Function in Men

II. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF THE PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS

6. Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pelvic Floor Damage

7. Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in the Female: Pathophysiology of Female Urinary Incontinence

8. Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in the Male

9. Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly

10. Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction

11. Fecal Incontinence and Disorders of Defecation

12. Rectal Prolapse

13. Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction

14. Sexual Dysfunction in Female

15. Erectile Dysfunction

III. DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION OF PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS

16. Office Evaluation and Physical Examination

17. Female Standard Radiologic Investigations

18 . Rectocolpocystogram (Diagnostic Methods of Evaluation)

19. Contribution of MR Imaging in the Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Function

20. Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Pelvic Pathology

21. Endoscopy in Benign Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

22. Urodynamic Investigations

23. Urodynamic Evaluation

24. Electrodiagnosis

25. Investigation of Disorders of Anorectal Function

26. Diagnostic Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction

IV. CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

27. Lifestyle Interventions

28. Pelvic Floor Muscles Exercises

29. Electrical Stimulation

30. Electrical Magnetic Stimulation Therapy

31. Biofeedback (Therapy)

32. Bladder Retraining

33. Anti-Incontinence Devices, Pads and Pants

34. Pelvic Floor Reeducation in Bowel Diseases

35. Pelvic Floor Reeducation in Uro-Gynecology

36. Management of Incontinence in the Elderly

37. Management of Men and Women Sexual Dysfunction

38. Management of Vaginismus, Vulvodyna and Childhood Sexual Abuse

V. PHARMACOLOGY AND SURGICAL TECHNIQUES

39. Pharmacological Treatment of Urinary Incontinence

40. Surgical Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

41. The Tension Free Vaginal Tape Technique

42. Artificial Sphincter. Transvaginal Approach
43. Conventional and Minimized Pubovaginal Sling in Patients With Severe Stress Urinary Incontinence

44. Surgical Treatment in Men
45. The Surgical Management of Children With Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
46. Neuromodulation

47. Management of Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction




Author Information
By Alain P. Bourcier, MD, Specialist Continence Physiotherapist, Department of Urology, Tenon Hospital; Director Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Services, I.F.R.U.G., Paris, France.; Edward J. McGuire, MD, University of Texas Medical School, Department of Urology, Houston, TX; and Paul Abrams, MD, Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK