title: Evaluation and management of lower urinary tract disorders in women with multiple sclerosis.
abstract: This paper outlines the evaluation and management of the lower urinary tract abnormalities related to voiding function in women with multiple sclerosis (MS). For the pelvic floor reconstructive surgeon, it is important to realize that every patient with MS may have voiding dysfunction unrelated to lower urinary tract symptoms, duration of disease or disability status. Proper evaluation and individualized management of the urinary tract reduces the morbidity and improves the quality of life of patients with this degenerative neurologic disorder.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Rackley
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Appell
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D011788:Quality of Life; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014547:Urinary Diversion; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D014563:Urodynamics
chemical_list: D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists