Pelvic Dysfunction in Men: Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction
Following on from the first book entitled ‘Conservative treatment of Male Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction’ this book has been expanded to include seven new chapters and existing chapters have been extensively updated. It is written primarily for those specialist continence physiotherapists who are unsure of the treatment for male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.\ The classification of male urinary incontinence has been restructured in line with the International...
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Pelvic Dysfunction in Men – Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction Professor Grace Dorey Pelvic Dysfunction in Men – Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction is the follow up textbook to Conservative Treatment of Male Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction (2001). This new comprehensive textbook has been extensively updated and has seven new chapters. This practical text will provide greater knowledge of conservative treatment in this speciality. Key features include:History of the male pelvic floorAnatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tractProstate conditionsUrinary incontinencePelvic pain in menPatient assessmentConservative treatmentFaecal incontinenceMale sexual dysfunctionMale continence assessment formGlossary Pelvic Dysfunction in Men – Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction is a useful reference tool for urologists, urology nurses, continence nurses, physiotherapists and GPs. The avid reader and questioning research student will find the references provide further fascinating reading. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Martin I Resnick, M.D.(University Hospitals of Cleveland)Description:This book addresses a common problem that has only recently been recognized as a clinical entity. Previously many men with incontinence and erectile dysfunction were considered to have prostatic enlargement or infection and the entity of pelvic floor dysfunction has been recognized as being contributory to their complaints. A previous book by the author entitled Conservative Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction was published in 2001 (Whurr Publishers).Purpose:The purpose is to provide information to healthcare providers who are treating men with lower urinary tract symptoms. This information is important for it addresses a common problem that has only recently become recognized as contributory to a symptom complex that typically was attributed to prostatic enlargement or infection. The book has met the author's objectives.Audience:Although it is written for specialist continence physiotherapists caring for these patients, the book should be of value to other healthcare providers including urologists, nurses, residents, and nurses in training and medical students. Features:The book reviews the anatomy and physiology of the male pelvic floor and addresses the symptom complex of those men with pelvic floor dysfunction. Patient assessment and appropriate treatment options are also reviewed which include conservative therapy, surgical intervention, and the use of appropriate medication. Fecal incontinence and sexual dysfunction are also discussed and the management of these problems addressed as well. This book reviews an important topic. Better illustrations would have been welcome.Assessment:This is a welcome addition to the field and should be of interest to a wide variety of healthcare providers who care for these patients. It is becoming increasingly recognized that the topic is an important one and the symptom complex affects many men. A better understanding of the problem allows for a better patient evaluation which naturally leads to more appropriate therapy.
1History of the male pelvic floor12Lower urinary tract symptoms93Anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract154Nervous control of lower urinary tract function295Prostate conditions and their treatment376Urinary incontinence437Pelvic pain in men538Patient assessment639Conservative treatment7510Literature review of treatment before and after prostatectomy10111Treatment of post-prostatectomy patients11312Medication12313Faecal incontinence13314Male sexual dysfunction14515Treatment of male sexual dysfunction16116Setting up a continence service177AppMale continence assessment form189
\ From the Publisher"The glossary of terms is useful and contains many common terms used in the specialty; for the student, it would be helpful to provide clarification of the terms ‘nocturia' and ‘urgency'." (Physiotherapy Journal, March 2010)\ "This is a welcome addition to the field and should be of interest to a wide variety of healthcare providers who care for these patients." (Doody's Health Services)\ "...an essential reference book for physiotherapists working in the field of male pelvic floor disorders …simple layout …" (Association of Psychotherapists in Women's Health, September 2006)\ \ \ \ \ \ From The CriticsReviewer: Martin I Resnick, M.D.(University Hospitals of Cleveland)\ Description: This book addresses a common problem that has only recently been recognized as a clinical entity. Previously many men with incontinence and erectile dysfunction were considered to have prostatic enlargement or infection and the entity of pelvic floor dysfunction has been recognized as being contributory to their complaints. A previous book by the author entitled Conservative Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction was published in 2001 (Whurr Publishers).\ Purpose: The purpose is to provide information to healthcare providers who are treating men with lower urinary tract symptoms. This information is important for it addresses a common problem that has only recently become recognized as contributory to a symptom complex that typically was attributed to prostatic enlargement or infection. The book has met the author's objectives.\ Audience: Although it is written for specialist continence physiotherapists caring for these patients, the book should be of value to other healthcare providers including urologists, nurses, residents, and nurses in training and medical students. \ Features: The book reviews the anatomy and physiology of the male pelvic floor and addresses the symptom complex of those men with pelvic floor dysfunction. Patient assessment and appropriate treatment options are also reviewed which include conservative therapy, surgical intervention, and the use of appropriate medication. Fecal incontinence and sexual dysfunction are also discussed and the management of these problems addressed as well. This book reviews an important topic. Better illustrations would have been welcome.\ Assessment: This is a welcome addition to the field and should be of interest to a wide variety of healthcare providers who care for these patients. It is becoming increasingly recognized that the topic is an important one and the symptom complex affects many men. A better understanding of the problem allows for a better patient evaluation which naturally leads to more appropriate therapy.\ \
