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[Prostatectomy incontinence].

D Hauri

    Fortschritte Der Medizin
    |February 23, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The external urethral sphincter, not the internal, is key for voluntary urination and continence after prostatectomy. Most post-surgery incontinence cases involve an intact external sphincter, leading to high cure rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Anatomy
    • Physiology

    Context:

    • Urinary continence relies on the internal urethral sphincter.
    • The external urethral sphincter plays a crucial role in voluntary micturition and continence, particularly post-prostatectomy.
    • Most post-prostatectomy incontinence cases involve an intact external sphincter.

    Purpose:

    • To clarify the distinct roles of the internal and external urethral sphincters in urinary continence.
    • To highlight the importance of the external sphincter's integrity for successful outcomes after prostatectomy.
    • To differentiate between continence mechanisms in intact versus damaged external sphincter scenarios post-prostatectomy.

    Summary:

    • The internal urethral sphincter maintains passive continence.

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  • The external urethral sphincter is vital for voluntary micturition, stream interruption, and reflex continence.
  • Post-prostatectomy incontinence is often linked to an intact external sphincter (90% of cases), suggesting functional rather than structural damage.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding sphincter function is critical for diagnosing and treating post-prostatectomy incontinence.
    • Preserving or understanding the external sphincter's role can improve incontinence cure rates.
    • Accurate assessment of sphincter integrity guides surgical and therapeutic interventions for urinary incontinence.