Gynecology & Obstetrics

Gynecology & Obstetrics
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ISSN: 2161-0932

Ricardo Gonzalez

Ricardo Gonzalez

Tanzania

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  • Research Article
    Impaired Detrusor Contractility and the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
    Author(s): Rose Khavari, Kumaran Sathyamoorthy, Jonathan Zurawin, Robert Chan, Ricardo Gonzalez and Sophie FletcherRose Khavari, Kumaran Sathyamoorthy, Jonathan Zurawin, Robert Chan, Ricardo Gonzalez and Sophie Fletcher

    Introduction and hypothesis: Little conclusive data exists regarding Urodynamic (UD) variables predictive of voiding dysfunction after synthetic Midurethral Sling (MUS) placement. This study aims to evaluate outcomes of MUS in female patients with Impaired Detrusor Contractility (IDC), Valsalva Voiding (VV), or both. We propose that there would be no direct relationship between these variables and urinary retention requiring Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC) or reoperation at 6 wk follow up. Methods: Retrospective chart review was performed for all MUS procedures at a single institution, 1/2010- present. Subjects with complete pre-operative UD records and 6 wk follow up were included. The primary outcome measure was urinary retention requiring CIC or re-operation at 6 wk follow up. Results: 187 women who underwent M.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-0932.1000236

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