title: [Urinary incontinence in the elderly].
abstract: Urinary Incontinence (UI) is a cardinal geriatric syndrome that has an impact on the health and quality of life of the elderly and those living around them. The etiology is often multifactorial. Physical, cognitive, functional, and psychological factors contribute to the appearance of UI. In most patients, the clinical history and a good physical examination are enough to diagnose UI accurately; although to confirm and classify UI further more complex tests are needed. The fields of pharmacology, endoscopy, neurophysiology, and surgery are making significant progress to manage UI; therefore, is useful for all practicing physicians that attend elderly patients to learn about the new therapeutic options.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. dralencha@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Lorenza
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Martínez-Gallardo Prieto
authors.forename: Haiko
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nellen-Hummel
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hamui-Sutton
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Halabe-Cherem
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy