Pelvic floor dysfunction: A multidisciplinary approach

Abstract

Presents comprehensive aspects of evaluation and therapy of female pelvic floor dysfunction. This work focuses on: urinary incontinence and other voiding dysfunctions; fecal incontinence and other distal gastroenterologic problems; genital and rectal prolapse; and other recognized pelvic floor problems. Concept of the pelvic floor as a unit -- Epidemiology and prevalence -- Evaluation -- Anatomic correlates -- Sexual function -- Incontinence therapy -- Urgency/frequency syndromes therapy -- Prolapsed syndromes therapy -- Pain and irritative syndromes therapy -- Evacuation disorders -- Hormonal influences on the pelvic floor -- Physiotherapeutic approaches -- Surgical therapy: mutual and combined aspects -- Severity assessment.