[Analysis of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence in working women aged between 25 and 64 years. EPICC study].

Introduction: Urinary symptoms Overactive Bladder (OAB) and Urinary Incontinence (UI) result in an important personal and economic impact. This work concentrates on the detailed analysis of OAB and UI (derived symptoms and tendencies in medical consultation and resource consumption), in a sample of working women aged 25-64.

Material And Methods: Study within the framework of the EPICC study of the Spanish Association of Urology (epidemiologic, observational, multicentric, national study) and concentrates on the detailed analysis of the characteristics of the sample of working women aged 25-64 (N=3090) and of the subgroup of individuals with VH and/or IU (N=307).

[Analysis of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence in males in the age range between 50 and 65 years. EPICC study].

Introduction: The Overactive Bladder syndrome (OAB) and Urinary Incontinence (UI) result in an important personal and economic impact. This work concentrates on the detailed analysis of OAB and UI (derived symptoms and tendencies in medical consultation and resource consumption), in a sample of working men aged 50-65.

Material And Methods: This study is within the framework of the EPICC study of the Spanish Association of Urology (epidemiologic, observational, multicentric, national study) and concentrates on the detailed analysis of the characteristics of the sample of working men aged 50-65 (N View Article and Find Full Text PDF

[Impact of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder syndrome on health-related quality of life of working middle-aged patients and institutionalized elderly patients].

Introduction: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is considered by patients with urinary symptoms as the main outcome variable. Descriptive data about HRQoL in patients with urinary incontinence (UI) and/or overactive bladder (OAB) are reported. These data may serve as a reference for comparison purposes.

[Prevalence of nocturnal enuresis in the Valencian Community. Pediatric section of the National Incontinence Survey. The EPICC Study].

Objective: To ascertain the prevalence of enuresis among primary school children in Spain.

Materials And Methods: A multicenter, observational, cross-sectional, epidemiologic, regional study. After sample size calculation, a total of 1687 questionnaires were sent to schools.

[Prevalence of urinary incontinence and hyperactive bladder in the Spanish population: results of the EPICC study].

Background: Despite the growing interest on Urinary Incontinence (UI) in our country, nocturnal enuresis and Overactive Bladder (OAB), there are no epidemiologic studies on the prevalence of these health problems in the different affected groups of the general population.

Patients And Methods: This is an epidemiologic, observational, multicentre and national study. Data were collected by means of personal interviews in 5 representative areas from Spain and in 4 groups of population: 1) working women (25- 64-years-old); 2) working men (50- 64-years-old); 3) children attending primary school (6- 11-years-old); and 4) elderly institutionalized subjects (over 65-years-old) with no mental impairment.

[Urological findings in spinal cord ischemia].

Introduction: Spinal cord ischemia is a circulatory disorder of acute or subacute establishment and neurological clinic of medullar section, usually incomplete. We describe clinical and anatomical characteristics, as well as diagnostic methods and therapeuthic used in these patients.

Material And Methods: Since 1987 to 2007, 65 patients were diagnosed of spinal cord ischemia in our hospital.

[Peripheral nerve evaluation:indications, technique and results].

Introduction: Sacral nerve neuromodulation is a new treatment modality for patients with chronic voiding dysfunction (CVD). The aim of this treatment is to restore the disbalanced micturition reflexes by electrical stimulation ot the sacral roots. Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE) is the first step needed to determine wether sacral nerve stimulation for the control of lower urinary tract dysfunction is appropriate for a given patient, yielding accurate information about the location, integrity and function of sacral nerves, and motor and sensorial responses to electrical stimulation.

[The development and preliminary validation of the IU-4 questionnaire for the clinical classification of urinary incontinence].

Rationale: To prepare and validate a simple and self-administered questionnaire for the clinical rating of patients with urinary incontinence (UI) for use in the clinical practice.

Methods: The questionnaire was prepared based on a review of the literature on urinary incontinence and the views of 7 urodynamic urologists. The initial questionnaire UI-5 included 5 items related to UI symptoms that divided patients into three categories: stress incontinence (UEI), urge incontinence (UUI) or mixed urinary incontinence (MUI).

Prevalence of urinary incontinence among Spanish older people living at home.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence and characteristics of urinary incontinence (UI) in the noninstitutionalized elderly population of Madrid, Spain.

Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study in a representative sample of all community-dwelling people aged 65 or over. Subjects were interviewed in their homes.

[Urinary and sexual alterations in multiple sclerosis].

Urinary and sexual symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are frequent, although this question has scarcely been addressed in our country. The aim of this study is to prospectively evaluate the presence of such symptoms in 77 MS patients. We have valued the neurological involvement and the degree of functional disability through the Minimum Dossier of Disability for Multiple Sclerosis.

[Neurologic changes in patients with multiple sclerosis].

Objective: To evaluate the presence of urinary symptoms in 77 patients with multiple sclerosis.

Methods: The neurological compromise and the degree of functional disability were evaluated through the Minimum Dossier of Disability for Multiple Sclerosis. The pertinent data for the urinary symptoms were collected through a directed survey.

A multicentre study of the hospital care of 1500 patients with myelomeningocele.

The purpose of this paper is to describe the medical attention that is given to patients affected by myelomeningocele in Spain. We have used information extracted from the 'Multicentre study of patients suffering from spina bifida in Spain'. This material was collected between 1986 and 1988 from experiences with 1500 patients all over our country.

[Sexual dysfunction in Parkinson's disease].

Sexual activity, function and libido in 50 patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and no signs of mental deterioration were evaluated by an estructured questionnaire. The sample included 36 men and 14 women with a mean age of 57.9 +/- 10.

Ambulation in patients with myelomeningocele: a study of 1500 patients.

Data from 1500 patients affected by spina bifida have been collected in a multicentre study in Spain from 1986 to 1988. This paper is concerned with a part of the data, specifically regarding the walking of patients and certain factors that influence the prognosis for ambulation. The neurological level of lesion most commonly present was lumbosacral (65.

Urological manifestations of herpes zoster.

Herpes zoster is an infection caused by the varicella virus. Inflammatory reaction can involve the spinal cord and anterior horn cells causing varied neurological disorders including urological alterations. We reviewed 57 patients who suffered herpes zoster between 1984 and 1991.

[Valves of the anterior urethra].

Despite the cases reported in the literature, anterior urethral valves continue to be an uncommon condition. The foregoing has to be considered when evaluating children with urinary obstruction or recurrent infections. A case of anterior urethral valves associated with segmental saccular dilatation of the urethra is described and the diagnostic methods are highlighted.