A comprehensive guide for gynecologists treating incontinence of urine. Packed with practical, hands-on advice. Focuses on the causes, diagnoses and management of incontinence. The text represents the experience of King's College Hospital, one of the world's foremost centers of urogynecology. Features: 

•  Takes an in-depth look at the causes behind incontinence 

•  Examines different presentations of incontinence, including its occurrence in the elderly and during pregnancy 

•  Provides expert guidance on appropriate treatments for incontinence, including drug therapy, surgery, physical therapy and acupuncture
•  Written by a team from a very well-known centre, King's College Hospital, London 

•  The editor, Linda Cardozo, is a respected teacher and practitioner and has taught in this area for over 16 years

INTRODUCTION: Epidemiology. 

Classification of Incontinence BASIC SCIENCE: Embryology. 

Anatomy. 

Neurology. 

Physiology. 

Pharmacology INVESTIGATIONS: Principles of Investigation. 

Setting Up a Urodynamic Clinic. 

History. 

Clinical Examination. 

Frequency/Volume Charts. 

Basic Investigations. 

Special Investigations. 

Imaging Techniques. 

Ambulatory UDS. 

Compuertisation CLINICAL DISORDERS: Incontinence. 

Voiding Difficulties/Retention. 

Prolapse. 

Urinary Tract Infections. 

Uregency/Frequency Including Interstitial Cystisis. 

Urethral Problems Including Urethral Syndrome. 

Congenital Abnormalities. 

Nocturnal Enuresis. 

Urinary Fistulae SPECIAL PROBLEMS: Infancy/Childhood. 

Pregnancy. 

Menopause. 

The Elderly. 

Neuropathic Problems. 

Sexual Problems. 

Psychiatric Problems. 

Urinary Problems Secondary to Other Pathology UROLOGICAL ASPECTS: Physiotherapy. 

Behavioural Intervention. 

Electrical Therapy. 

Acupuncture. 

Surgery.

Drugs. 

Treatment of Refractory Incontinence NURSING ASPECTS: Role of the UDS Nurse. 

Role of the Continence Advisor. 

Catheters and Collecting Systems. 

Pads and Pants. 

Appliances. 

Devices QUALITY of LIFE APPENDICES: Definition/Glossary of Terms. 

Normal Values. 

ICS Standardisation Reports. 

Questionnaires. 

Further Reading Index