Patient selection and education for use of the CapSure (Re/Stor) continence shield.
Stress urinary incontinence affects millions of women. Many treatment options are available, ranging from behavioral or nonsurgical therapies to surgical intervention. The clinical findings of a multicenter trial using the CapSure (Re/Stor) continence shield to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this device for treating women with stress urinary incontinence are reported here. Additionally, the role of patient education and selection is discussed.
Shinopulos
N M
NM
Continence Center, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA.
Dann
J A
JA
Smith
J J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016496:Incontinence Pads; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011788:Quality of Life; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000145:classification / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*