title: Weakness of the pelvic floor: urological consequences.
abstract: The pelvic floor comprises three compartments: anterior, posterior and middle. Weakness of the pelvic floor can lead to prolapse, urinary or faecal incontinence. This article deals with the defects in the anterior compartment which lead to urological consequences. The anatomy and management of stress incontinence are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thakar
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Stanton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011391:Prolapse; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014563:Urodynamics