title: Current concepts in female stress urinary incontinence.
abstract: Urinary incontinence is a social burden for up to one-third of the adult female population. Careful assessment, a methodical approach and appropriate treatment can lead to long-term success in the management of these patients. This article gives an outline of current concepts in the evaluation and treatment of stress urinary incontinence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Mid Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Ireland. ronanlong@hotmail.com
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Giri
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Flood
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D009017:Morbidity; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D053825:Suburethral Slings; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000453:epidemiology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects