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Detrusor instability.

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Couillard, DR; Webster, GD
Published in: Urol Clin North Am
August 1995

Detrusor instability is a common cause of urgency and urge incontinence in neurologically normal patients. It is defined as an involuntary phasic detrusor contraction of any pressure associated with symptoms of urge or leakage while the patient is attempting to inhibit micturition. The etiology is unknown but it has been associated with congenital causes, aging, stress incontinence, and bladder outlet obstruction. Diagnosis relies on a urologic history and physical examination, a voiding diary, and a urodynamic evaluation. Treatment is primarily pharmacologic and behavioral, with surgical options being reserved for selected patients.

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Published In

Urol Clin North Am

ISSN

0094-0143

Publication Date

August 1995

Volume

22

Issue

3

Start / End Page

593 / 612

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Bladder
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Humans
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Couillard, D. R., & Webster, G. D. (1995). Detrusor instability. Urol Clin North Am, 22(3), 593–612.
Couillard, D. R., and G. D. Webster. “Detrusor instability.Urol Clin North Am 22, no. 3 (August 1995): 593–612.
Couillard DR, Webster GD. Detrusor instability. Urol Clin North Am. 1995 Aug;22(3):593–612.
Couillard, D. R., and G. D. Webster. “Detrusor instability.Urol Clin North Am, vol. 22, no. 3, Aug. 1995, pp. 593–612.
Couillard DR, Webster GD. Detrusor instability. Urol Clin North Am. 1995 Aug;22(3):593–612.
Journal cover image

Published In

Urol Clin North Am

ISSN

0094-0143

Publication Date

August 1995

Volume

22

Issue

3

Start / End Page

593 / 612

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Bladder
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Humans
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences