[Physiotherapy and palliative management of urinary incontinence in prostate cancer. Start point and end of the road]

Arch Esp Urol. 2009 Dec;62(10):889-95. doi: 10.4321/s0004-06142009001000014.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Urinary incontinente is an existent complication secondary to the treatment of prostate cancer. It has a difficult management when medical or surgical treatment have not been effective.The objective is to describe pelvic floor training and to explain palliative technics in male incontinence. Patients should learn pelvic floor exercises in a correct way and it is recommended to practice them systematically. We describe penile compression devices and permanent catheters. We evaluate absorbent products together with their indications and caractheristics.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Palliative Care / methods*
  • Pelvic Floor
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology
  • Urinary Incontinence / rehabilitation*
  • Urology / instrumentation