Introduction

This volume is a useful handbook for medical doctors involved in the diagnosis and treatment of neuro-urological problems.

Neuro-anatomy and Neuro-physiology

The first section reviews the relevant neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology and provides a practical overview of specific neuro-urological pathologic conditions.

Clinical Entities

The second section discusses the various clinical entities that can be encountered and focuses on the clinical entities neuro-urological consequences.

Diagnostic Possibilities

The third section is devoted to the different diagnostic possibilities. Internationally accepted algorithms are presented and put into perspective.

Major Clinical Problems

Section 4 deals with the triad of major clinical problems in this area: urinary (incontinence, retention and voiding dysfunction as well as upper urinary tract problems), anorectal (faecal incontinence and constipation) and sexual (erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory failure) dysfunctions.

Management

The final section covers the specific management of patients with neuro-urological problems and describes conservative and surgical treatments, providing the most recent information.

Throughout, the text is accompanied by numerous illustrated case reports and discussions as well as tips and tricks based on the personal experience of the different authors.