Urinary incontinence is one of the great challenges in geriatrics.
The prevalence is high in elderly women and increases continuously with increasing age. The consequences of incontinence can be severe and are often associated with social isolation. Placement of a transobturatoric sling is a frequently used option in the surgical treatment of stress incontinence. Continence rates are high and associated with low side effects but several sub-analyses have shown poorer success rates and an increase in perioperative morbidity in women over 70 years. Recent studies, however, point to similarly good success rates and thus provide an effective and safe treatment option.
Written by:
Frohme C, Ludt F, Olbert P, Hofmann R, Hegele A. Are you the author?
Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Universitätsklinikum Giessen und Marburg, Standort Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Deutschland.
Reference: Urologe A. 2012 Oct;51(10):1393-8.
doi: 10.1007/s00120-012-2931-5
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23053035
Article in German.
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