Overactive Bladder : Practical Management.

Overactive Bladder : Practical Management.

Overactive Bladder: Practical Management provides urologists, gynecologists and other health practitioners with a comprehensive clinical guide to this very common problem, resulting in a perfect resource to consult time and time again. Beginning with an introductory section covering the definition a...

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Main Author: Corcos, Jacques
Other Authors: MacDiarmid, Scott, Heesakkers, John
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Somerset : Wiley, 2015.
Subjects:
Urinary incontinence > Treatment.
Bladder > Diseases > Treatment.
Bladder > Diseases > Treatment
Urinary incontinence > Treatment
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Table of Contents:
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Foreword
  • Foreword: The impact of Overactive Bladder on Urogynecology
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Section 1 Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Overactive bladder: terminology and problem spectrum
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Pathophysiology
  • Introduction
  • The innervation of the bladder
  • The genesis of the NDO: three hypothesis
  • The link to the clinic
  • The neurological pathologies responsible for the development of the neurogenic bladder
  • Histological changes
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Section 2 EvaluationChapter 3 Timing for evaluation
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Clinical evaluation
  • Introduction
  • History
  • Neurological history
  • General gynecological history
  • Obstetric history
  • Other relevant past medical and surgical history
  • Drug history
  • Examination
  • Questionnaires and quality of life
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Urodynamic evaluation of the overactive bladder
  • Introduction
  • OAB and urodynamics
  • Filling cystometry and OAB
  • Cystometrogram
  • Does OAB equal urodynamic DO? A clinical correlationPressureâ€?flow studies and OAB
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Other testing
  • Bladder/detrusor wall thickness
  • Biomarkers
  • Near infrared spectroscopy
  • Bladder wall strain imaging
  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Functional brain imaging
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Section 3 First Line Management
  • Chapter 7 Changes in lifestyle
  • Introduction
  • Lifestyle modifications
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Extremes of daily fluid intake
  • Dietary bladder irritants
  • Constipation and straining at stoolSummary
  • References
  • Patient Guide 1 Lifestyle changes that can improve bladder symptoms
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Stop smoking
  • Moderate liquid and beverage intake
  • Monitor your diet
  • Maintain bowel regularity
  • Chapter 8 Physical therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Scheduled voiding/bladder training
  • Pelvic floor muscle training
  • Electrical stimulation
  • References
  • Section 4 Second Line Management
  • Chapter 9 Oral medication for overactive bladder
  • Introduction
  • Antimuscarinics
  • Beta 3 (β3) adrenergic receptor (AR) agonistsAntidepressants
  • References
  • Chapter 10 Patches and gels
  • Rationale for TD OXY delivery
  • Drug pharmacology
  • Conclusion/expert opinion
  • References
  • Chapter 11 Promising experimental drugs and drug targets
  • Introduction
  • P2X3-receptors and P2X3 receptor antagonists
  • The cannabinoid system
  • TRP channels
  • References
  • Chapter 12 The role of co-medication in the treatment of OAB
  • Introduction
  • Antimuscarinics and Î"-adrenoreceptor antagonists

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