ACVIM consensus statement on diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence in dogs.
J Vet Intern Med
; 38(2): 878-903, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a disorder of micturition that can occur in dogs of any age, sex, and breed depending on the underlying cause and time of onset. Diagnosis and treatment for various causes of UI in dogs have been described by multiple comprehensive single author review articles, but large prospective clinical trials comparing treatment outcomes in veterinary medicine are lacking. The objectives of this consensus statement therefore are to provide guidelines on both recommended diagnostic testing and treatment for various causes of UI in dogs. Specifically, pathophysiology directly related to the canine urinary system will be reviewed and diagnostic and therapeutic challenges will be addressed. A panel of 12 experts in the field (8 small animal internists [L. Adams, J. Bartges, A. Berent, J. Byron, J. Foster, A. Kendall, S. Vaden, J. Westropp], 2 neurologists [J. Coates, N. Olby], 1 radiologist [G. Oetelaar], and 1 surgeon [C. Adin]) was formed to assess and summarize evidence in the peer-reviewed literature and to complement it with consensus recommendations using the Delphi method. Some statements were not voted on by all panelists. This consensus statement aims to provide guidance for management of both male and female dogs with underlying storage or voiding disorders resulting in UI.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Urinary Incontinence
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Dog Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
J Vet Intern Med
Journal subject:
MEDICINA INTERNA
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MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States