Abstract
Genuine stress incontinence is a common problem whose pathogenesis stems from a disturbance of the normal anatomy and innervation of the bladder neck and proximal urethra. A thorough understanding of this, as well as a methodical and logical investigation of the problem, will ensure correct patient selection and achieve a good long-term cure. The authors present a discussion of stress incontinence and its investigation.
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Chapple, C.R., Smith, D.J. & Kreder, K.J. The investigation of female stress incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 5, 119–124 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00375827
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