Pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic surgery in the elderly : an integrated approach /: an integrated approach. (©2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David A. Gordon, Mark R. Katlin, editors.
• Editors: MD, Gordon, David A; Katlic, Mark R, 1951-
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; Part I: General Physiology and Pelvic Floor Disorders; 1: Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and€Biomechanics of€the€Pelvis; Introduction; The Pelvis as€a€Unit; Pelvic Osteology; Developmental Considerations; Site Specific Considerations; The Ossa Coxae; The Sacrum and€Coccyx; The Ligamentous Structure of€the€Pelvis; External Ligamentous Support of€the€Pelvis; Internal Ligamentous Support of€the€Pelvis; Female Specific Anatomy; Male Specific Anatomy; The Trigone; Pelvic Myology; Embryologic Considerations; Individual Considerations. The Psoas Major, the€Psoas Minor, and€the€Iliacus The Obturator Internus and€Piriformis Muscles; The Pelvic Diaphragm; Pelvic Myofascial Support; Peritoneal Reflections in€the€Male; Peritoneal Reflections in€the€Female; The Perineum; The Anogenital Triangle; The Male Urogenital Triangle; The Female Urogenital Triangle; The Blood Supply of€the€Pelvis; Internal Iliac Vasculature; Pelvic Venous Plexuses; The Lymphatic Drainage of€the€Pelvis; The Innervation of€the€Pelvis; Somatic Innervation; Autonomic Innervation; References. 2: Pelvic Floor Physiology: From€Posterior Compartment to€Perineal Body to€Anterior Compartment Introduction; Posterior Pelvic Floor Physiology; Pelvic Floor and€Anal Sphincters; Anorectal Reflexes; Pelvic Floor Dysfunction; Constipation; Fecal Incontinence; Pelvic Pain; Physiologic Testing (Fecal Incontinence v. Constipation); Anorectal Manometry; Balloon Expulsion Testing; Saline Continence Testing; Neurophysiologic Testing (PNTML & PFM EMG); Pelvic Floor Imaging; Dynamic Functional Testing (Defecography); Posterior Physiology: In€Conclusion; The Perineum and€Perineal Body. Anterior Pelvic Floor Physiology Pelvic Floor and€Urinary Sphincters; Lower Urinary Tract Physiology; Physiology of€Voiding; Physiology of€Urinary Continence; Anterior Physiology: In€Conclusion; References; 3: Cellular and€Molecular Aging; Introduction; Life Span and€Life Expectancy; Characteristics of€Aging; Theories of€Aging; Development/Genetic Theories; Stochastic Theories on€Aging; Free Radical/Oxidative Stress; Mitochondrial Dysfunction Theory of€Aging; DNA Damage Theory of€Aging; Somatic Mutation, DNA Repair, Error Catastrophe; Models of€Aging. Accelerated Aging Syndromes in€Humans Cellular Senescence as€a€Model for€Aging; Nutrition and€Metabolism, A€Modern-Day Elixir of€Life?; References; 4: Principles of€Geriatric Surgery; Introduction; Principle I: Clinical Presentation; Principle II: Lack of€Reserve; Principle III: Preoperative Preparation; Principle IV: Emergency Surgery; Principle V: Attention to€Detail; Principle VI: Age Is a€Scientific Fact; Conclusion; Key Points; References; 5: Nutritional Considerations in€Pelvic Medicine and€Surgery; General Considerations.
• Publisher Details: New York, NY : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 617.5/5; Medicine; Pelvic floor -- Diseases; Pelvic floor -- Surgery; Older people -- Surgery; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Older people -- Surgery; Pelvic floor -- Diseases; Medicine & Public Health; Urology; Colorectal Surgery; Geriatrics/Gerontology; Gynecology; Medical -- Surgery -- Colon & Rectal; Medical -- Geriatrics; Medical -- Gynecology & Obstetrics; Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery; Geriatric medicine; Gynaecology & obstetrics; Urology; Colon (Anatomy) -- Surgery; Geriatrics; Gynecology; Medical -- Urology; Urology & urogenital medicine; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781493965540; 1493965549
• Related ISBNs: 9781493965526; 1493965522
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource, title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 7, 2017).
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