Post-stroke urinary incontinence
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2014.08.012
- VernacularTitle:卒中后尿失禁
- Author:
Yanli LI
;
Rubing WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Urinary Incontinence
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2014;22(8):637-640
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Urinary incontinence is a common complication of stroke,40％ to 60％ of inpatients with stroke have urinary incontinence.Post-stroke urinary incontinence is a strong predictor of death,functional disability,and admission of rehabilitation institutions.Recovery of urinary incontinence is associated with a better stroke outcome.This article reviews the epidemiology,causes and classification,effects on stroke outcome,and treatment strategies of post-stroke urinary incontinence.
