Preliminary assessment of the incontinent woman.
Assessment of urinary incontinence begins with a thorough history and physical examination. This article reviews the collection of subjective, semi-objective, and objective data that allows for comprehensive evaluation of the incontinent female patient. These results will help direct further evaluation and develop an efficient and effective treatment plan.
Romanzi
L J
LJ
New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, NY, USA.
Heritz
D M
DM
Blaivas
J G
JG
D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014563:Urodynamics