Evaluating and managing urinary incontinence after prostatectomy: beyond pads and diapers
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- DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.74.1.57
Evaluating and managing urinary incontinence after prostatectomy: beyond pads and diapers
Abstract
Men who become persistently incontinent after undergoing prostatectomy have a variety of options for regaining control, ranging from behavioral changes to surgery. To determine the best therapy, one should define the problem with a thorough urologic evaluation.
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