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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
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[EAU Guidelines on Urinary Incontinence].

J W Thüroff1, P Abrams, K-E Andersson

  • 1Departamento de Urología, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Alemania. joachim.thueroff@unimedizin-mainz.de,

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|May 24, 2011
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This summary presents the 2009 European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines for urinary incontinence (UI). It details evidence-based recommendations for assessing and treating UI, reflecting advancements in the field.

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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

Published on: August 14, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Context:

  • The European Association of Urology (EAU) first published incontinence guidelines in 2001.
  • These guidelines have undergone periodic updates to reflect advancements in the field.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the 2009 update of the EAU guidelines on urinary incontinence (UI).

Summary:

  • The 2009 EAU guidelines were developed through the 4th International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI), involving expert literature review and consensus.
  • Assessment and management strategies for UI are tailored to patient demographics and symptom severity, ranging from basic diagnostics and conservative treatments to specialized interventions.
  • Recommendations are graded based on the level of evidence, utilizing a modified Oxford system.

Impact:

  • Provides clinicians with graded recommendations for the assessment and treatment of urinary incontinence.
  • Incorporates evidence-based medicine to guide clinical decision-making in urology.
  • Highlights the expanding range of treatment options available for urinary incontinence.