Curriculum of Gynecology
TOPIC 73
STRESS INCONTINENCE
RATIONALE
Stress incontinence (SI) is the involuntary loss of urine with increased intra-abdominal pressure, which can lead to psychic, physical, and medical problems. A measurable reduction in these complications can be achieved by appropriate management of labor.
GOALS
l Understand the normal continence mechanism and the pathological background for SI
l Emphasize preventive measures
l Recognize and utilize basic diagnostic tools and treatment of SI
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define SI
l State normal mechanism for continence
l List causes of SI
l State clinical picture of SI
l List different tools of investigation
l State different surgical techniques for repair and non-surgical treatment
CONTENT
l Description the normal mechanism of continence
l Definition, causes, clinical picture, and investigation of SI
l Guidelines for surgical and non-surgical techniques for repair of SI
