Geriatric Urology outlines important topics in the care of elderly urology patients. The first section covers the biology of aging, the genitourinary system and disease screening including urologic conditions serving as warning signs of other disorders. Section two covers geriatric syndromes and urology including frailty, polypharmacy, dementia, wound healing, osteoporosis and endocrinology. Urologic conditions in older adults are explored in detail including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract infection, nocturia, and benign prostate diseases. Other topics covered include obtaining informed consent, development of advance directives, palliative medicine and care of the dying patient. Geriatric Urology is of great value to urologists, geriatricians, internists, residents and family practitioners. ?
This book examines important topics in the care of elderly urology patients. It features clinical case scenarios with expert discussion. Coverage includes the biology of aging, geriatric syndromes and urology, and urologic conditions in older adults.?
Section 1 Urology and The Aging Process
1.?Geriatric Urology and Aging Societies
2.?Biology of Aging and the Genitourinary System
3.?Disease Screening and Atypical Presentation of Disease in the Elderly
Section 2 Geriatric Syndromes and Urology
4.?Comorbidity and Underlying Medical Disease
5.?Frailty
6.?Polypharmacy
7.?Delirium, Dementia, and Depression
8.?Mobility, Gait, Balance and Falls
9.?Pressure Ulcers, Wound Healing and Nutrition
10.?? Osteoporosis and Endocrinology
11.?? Bowel Function, Fecal Incontinence and Constipation
12.?? Elder Abuse and Neglect
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