Correlation between ischemic stroke topography and female urinary incontinence.

Aim: To investigate the association between ischemic stroke topography and the onset of urinary incontinence (UI); to evaluate predictors of post-stroke UI in women.

Method: We prospectively followed up a cohort of women with ischemic stroke confirmed by clinical and computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans findings. Participants were subjected to interview, clinical evaluation, and urodynamic study if needed at 6 months post-stroke and divided in continent and incontinent groups.