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intrinsic urethral sphincter deficiency (ISD)
Etiology:
- congenital sphincter weakness
- myelomeningocele
- epispadias
- acquired subsequent to:
- prostatectomy,
- trauma
- radiation therapy
- sacral spinal cord lesions
Pathology:
- urethral sphincter is unable to contract & generate sufficient resistance in the bladder, especially during stress maneuvers, resulting in stress urinary incontinence
Clinical manifestations:
- stress urinary incontinence
Related
stress urinary incontinence
General
urethral disorder