The pathophysiology of stress incontinence
Staskin, D.R.; Zimmern, P.E.; Hadley, H.R.; Raz, S.
Urologic Clinics of North America 12(2): 271-278
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-0143 PMID: 4039487 Document Number: 258155
The factors contributing to stress incontinence of urine are reviewed and categorized with respect to their effects on coaptation and compression of the urethra. Intrinsic urethral dysfunction and poor anatomic support are discussed from both a functional and a pathophysiologic approach.