Use of standard contraceptive diaphragm in management of stress urinary incontinence.
The management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) consists of either surgical intervention and/or pharmacologic manipulation. Twelve patients with SUI were evaluated for management by the use of a fitted standard contraceptive diaphragm. Complete resolution of SUI was achieved in 11 of 12 patients (91%). Two of the 12 patients achieved continence but withdrew from the study because of associated discomfort from the diaphragm, therefore, complete resolution of SUI was achieved in 9 of 12 patients (75%).
Suarez
G M
GM
Department of Urology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.
Baum
N H
NH
Jacobs
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003273:Contraceptive Devices; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D014521:Urethra / Q000503:physiopathology; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014563:Urodynamics