Aging is associated with morphologic and functional alterations of organ systems including the genitourinary tract. Aging of the bladder leads to urgency, frequency, dysuria, recurrent urinary tract infections and incontinence both in aging men and women. These symptoms occur frequently, are very distressing and influence daily life of the aging person. Medication and incontinence devices are a tremendous financial burden on health care systems. This book reviews present knowledge of morphologic and functional alterations of the aging bladder both in men and women, adding new insights in order to optimize therapeutic options for treatment.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Eugen Plas
EAN: 9783211838587
COUNTRY: Austria
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WEIGHT: 334 g
HEIGHT: 235 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Springer Verlag GmbH
DATE PUBLISHED: 2003-09-17
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GENRE: MEDICAL / Geriatrics, MEDICAL / Gynecology & Obstetrics, MEDICAL / Internal Medicine, MEDICAL / Neurology, MEDICAL / Urology
WIDTH: 155 cm
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Book Themes:
Clinical and internal medicine, Urology and urogenital medicine, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, Geriatric medicine, Nursing
