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BACKGROUND: Unenhanced multidetector computed tomography (UMDCT) is well established as the procedure of choice for radiologic evaluation of patients with renal colic. The procedure has both clinical and financial consequences for departments of surgery and radiology. However, the financial effect outside the radiology department is poorly elucidated. PURPOSE: To evaluate the financial consequences outside of the radiology department, a retrospective study comparing the ward occupation of patients examined with UMDCT to that of intravenous urography (IVU) was performed. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 594 consecutive patients were admitted for renal colic during two 6-month periods. One hundred seventy-three consecutive patients were examined with IVU in 2000 and 421 with UMDCT in 2005. The only difference between the two groups was the imaging procedure. The duration of hospital stay and pathology findings were registered. RESULTS: In 50% of the patients undergoing UMDCT, a stone was found; a stone was found or suspected in 40% of patients undergoing IVU. Patients undergoing IVU stayed significantly longer in the ward than patients examined by UMDCT (P<0.0001). The new procedure (UMDCT) saved the hospital USD 265,000 every 6 months compared to the use of IVU. CONCLUSION: Use of UMDCT compared to IVU in patients with renal colic leads to cost savings outside the radiology department.
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Cólica/diagnóstico , Nefropatias/diagnóstico , Tempo de Internação/economia , Serviço Hospitalar de Radiologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/economia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Doença Aguda , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estudos Retrospectivos , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Urografia/economia , Urografia/métodos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Sensory bladder disorders include disorders involving abnormal sensations resulting from many diseases of the urinary bladder. In a proportion of patients no cause can be found and if pain or pelvic pressure is a part of the symptomatology, they are labelled as having painful bladder syndrome (PBS). In a subgroup of these patients abnormal findings can be demonstrated at cystoscopy and/or by histological examination of bladder biopsies. These patients are categorised as having interstitial cystitis (IC). This paper looks into the differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients with PBS.
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Cistite Intersticial/diagnóstico , Cistite Intersticial/epidemiologia , Cistite Intersticial/terapia , Técnicas de Diagnóstico Urológico , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Anamnese/métodos , Exame Físico/métodosRESUMO
Urethral stricture is the most common late complication of transurethral prostatectomy. Uroflowmetry is recommended as the routine screening procedure for strictures postoperatively. If maximal urinary flow rate (Qmax) is below 10 mL/second the patients should be investigated further. The etiology of urethral stricture is still unclear. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the possible etiologic role of infected urine pre- and/or postoperatively, urethral catheterization pre- and postoperatively, catheter material, and the type and size of the resectoscope. A narrow urethra is probably a predisposing factor for stricture formation, but this is not definitively clarified. Only few randomized studies have been performed to evaluate the different prophylactic methods against development of strictures postresection. Resection via perineal urethrotomy, perhaps preceded by urethral calibration, seems to be a way to avoid anterior urethral strictures. The effects of internal urethrotomy preoperatively on stricture formation are conflicting. Further randomized studies are necessary.
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Prostatectomia/efeitos adversos , Estreitamento Uretral/etiologia , Humanos , Masculino , Fatores de Tempo , UrodinâmicaRESUMO
The increasing number of patients on regular dialysis treatment (RDT) for many years produces a number of problems, one of which is the vascular access procedure. When the internal subcutaneous fistula cannot be used either as the first procedure or after some years of treatment, alternative methods are necessary. We present here clinical experience with the saphenous vein arteriovenous fistula placed on the upper thigh in 8 patients. The function was insufficient with a flow rate of about 125 ml/min and the complication rate was very high with development of 5 haematomas, 1 thrombosis and 1 case of severe oedema. Far more serious, however, the recording of 2 fatal external bleeding episodes. According to the literature, clinical experience with this procedure is very limited in other centres. From our experience we would not recommend this procedure and from the 2 fatal bleeding episodes we would question the placement of any fistula on the upper thigh unless absolutely necessary.
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Derivação Arteriovenosa Cirúrgica , Diálise Renal , Veia Safena , Feminino , Hematoma/etiologia , Hemorragia/etiologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Coxa da PernaRESUMO
Since 1983, 62 patients with incontinence of urine (43 men and 19 women) were treated with an artificial sphincter model AS 800. During the period of observation, the artificial sphincters were removed in five patients on account of complications and six patients had died. In 22 patients, a total of 34 operations were required on account of complications. Out of 51 patients with artificial sphincters at the time of this review, 43 (84%) had experienced improvement: 15 (29%) were completely continent and 18 (35%) had only slight stress incotinence. It is concluded that the technical improvement which has taken place has improved the therapeutic results and approximately halved the number of complications requiring treatment.
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Próteses e Implantes , Desenho de Prótese , Uretra/cirurgia , Incontinência Urinária/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Músculo Liso/cirurgia , Complicações Pós-OperatóriasRESUMO
The clinical results of treatment of infravesical prostatic obstruction with an intraurethral coil in 150 consecutive patients are reported (previously published in (7)). The median follow-up time was 8.6 months (range 0 to 60 months). In 89 patients the spiral was removed after an average of four months (range 0 to 50 months); on account of dysfunction of the spiral in 58 cases, planned prostatectomy in 17 cases and unrelated to the spiral (stroke etc.) in 14 cases. A total of 34 patients died with the coil in situ. Approximately two-thirds of the patients had no or few voiding symptoms, while one fourth had moderate symptoms, leaving only approximately 10% with severe prostatism. Chronic bacteriuria was noted in 51 patients but was not a clinical problem. Migration occurred 65 times in 47 patients but this only led to coil removal in eight. Calcification of the coil was noted mainly after long-term treatment and we recommend replacement of the coil after two years. We conclude that the intraprostatic spiral is a useful alternative to an indwelling catheter. Life-long follow-up is, however, necessary in most patients.
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Próstata/cirurgia , Doenças Prostáticas/cirurgia , Stents , Adulto , Idoso , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Prostatectomia , Stents/efeitos adversos , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
The therapeutic results in eight patients with congenital myelomeningocele and neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract are presented. Urodynamic assessment was performed preoperatively and post-operatively. Ileocystoplasty was performed on all of the patients. The postoperative results were good in seven out of eight patients in whom urodynamic assessment reveals a low-pressure reservoir which functions well. All of the patients employ clean intermittent self catheterization and, employing this treatment, they are continent with stable renal function.
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Íleo/cirurgia , Meningomielocele/cirurgia , Bexiga Urinária/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Humanos , Meningomielocele/complicações , Meningomielocele/fisiopatologia , Prognóstico , Bexiga Urinária/fisiopatologia , Incontinência Urinária/fisiopatologia , Incontinência Urinária/cirurgia , Retenção Urinária/fisiopatologia , Retenção Urinária/cirurgia , Urodinâmica/fisiologiaRESUMO
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common cause of voiding dysfunction in elderly men. With the age related demographic changes in the western world, the epidemiological and economical burden of BPH is anticipated to increase. BPH is clinically diagnosed on a variety of more or less well defined symptomatic, macroscopical, and physiological criteria, whereas the histological diagnosis is straightforward. Yet, no symptom is specific for BPH and numerous other diseases have to be considered when a patient presents with symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction. A BPH questionnaire is useful when weighing the pros and cons for intervention. Furthermore, a symptom index represents a valuable indicator for the quality of care provided. Through the last decades a number of BPH questionnaires have been introduced. This article scrutinizes various BPH indices and provides an introduction to the prerequisites of clinical questionnaires.
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Hiperplasia Prostática/diagnóstico , Idoso , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
A prostate spiral developed in Denmark may be introduced with a special catheter under local anaesthesia under the guidance of transabdominal ultrasonic scanning. Forty-four consecutive patients with retention of urine were treated with the prostate spiral. Ultrasonic-guided introduction was successful in 33 patients (73%). Cystoscopy proved necessary for introduction of the spiral in six patients and, in two cases, it was introduced over a ureteric catheter. In four patients the spiral could not be introduced on account of pronounced curving of the prostatic urethra. On follow-up examination after six months, eight patients had died with spirals which functioned well. The spiral had been removed in 12 patients and, in six of these, the problems could be attributed to the spiral. Nineteen out of 21 patients with the spiral in situ had subjectively satisfactory miction. The median maximal flow was 9.4 ml/s (range 1.0-21.3 ml/s). Ultrasonically-guided introduction of the prostate spiral under local anaesthesia is an easy and rapid procedure. The spiral is a good alternative to urethral indwelling catheter, also during the waiting time before prostatectomy.
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Hiperplasia Prostática/complicações , Cateterismo Urinário , Transtornos Urinários/terapia , Idoso , Cateteres de Demora , Estudos de Avaliação como Assunto , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Transtornos Urinários/etiologiaRESUMO
The intraurethral plug has been developed for treatment of women with stress-incontinence. The plug is made of thermoplastic-elastomeric material and consists of a meatus plate, a soft stalk and one or two beads along the stalk. The individual plug is constructed on the basis of the result of the urethral pressure profile. The plug is removed manually prior to micturition and after micturition a new plug is introduced by the patient. A plug with two beads was employed in period 1 (seven days) and a plug with one bead for period 2 (seven days). Twenty-two patients completed period 1. Eight of these patients did not complete period 2, mainly on account of unchanged incontinence during period 1 or repeated loss of the plug with one bead. In periods 1 and 2, 73% and 79% of the patients, respectively, were both subjectively and objectively continent or considerably improved. This preliminary investigation demonstrates that the intraurethral plug may be an alternative form of treatment of women with stress incontinence.
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Uretra , Incontinência Urinária por Estresse/terapia , Adulto , Idoso , Desenho de Equipamento , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Uretra/anatomia & histologia , Uretra/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
The DAN-PSS-1 system, a self-administered quality-of-life questionnaire comprising 12 questions related to voiding problems and the perceived bother of each individual symptom, was compared to other extensively used score systems and furthermore included in different clinical situations so as to validate the system. The system was internally consistent (alpha cr = 0.73), the median test-retest reliability of answers to each question was 83.5% (range 0-99.7%). A high degree of construct validity demonstrated in the correlation with the Madsen-Iversen score system (rs = 0.51) and with the patients' answers to questions about how bothersome their symptoms were (rs = 0.71). The discriminant validity of the DAN-PSS-1 was excellent with an area under the ROC curve of 0.94. Finally, the DAN-PSS-1 was sensitive to changes following intervention, with scores decreasing 100% after transurethral prostatectomy and 65% after four months of treatment with an alpha-blocker. The DAN-PSS-1 is reliable, valid and responsive, and therefore can be recommended for assessing the severity of symptoms among patients presenting with lower urinary tract complaints suggestive of BPH and during follow-up.
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Hiperplasia Prostática/diagnóstico , Dinamarca , Estudos de Avaliação como Assunto , Humanos , Masculino , Prostatectomia , Hiperplasia Prostática/psicologia , Hiperplasia Prostática/terapia , Qualidade de Vida , Autoadministração , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
Spinal and cerebral evoked potentials (EPs) on stimulation of the dorsal nerve of the penis, clitoris, bladder wall and posterior urethra were recorded in 20 normal subjects (10 females and 10 males). Responses were obtained by computer averaging of multiple potentials registered over the spinal cord (L1) and cerebral cortex. Responses from the posterior tibial nerve were also recorded. Consistent cortical responses were obtained from the pudendal nerve, bladder wall and posterior urethra, whereas spinal responses were difficult to record. The maximum responses after stimulation of the pudendal nerve, bladder wall and posterior urethra were recorded over the midline of the scalp at CZ-2 cm point. The configuration of the somatosensory evoked potentials of the pudendal nerve had a W-shape with a consistent positive peak P1 (median 42.0 msec, range 39-45 msec), whereas the responses after endovesical and endourethral stimulation mainly were M-shaped with a prominent negative peak N1 (Bladder: mean 104.0 msec, range 75-112 msec and posterior urethra: median 103.0 msec, range 78-114 msec). Conduction times within the central spinal pathways could be calculated by subtracting the latencies of the peripheral spinal potentials from the central cortical potentials.
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Córtex Cerebral/fisiologia , Potenciais Somatossensoriais Evocados , Medula Espinal/fisiologia , Sistema Urogenital/fisiologia , Adulto , Clitóris/inervação , Estimulação Elétrica , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Condução Nervosa , Pênis/inervação , Limiar Sensorial , Nervo Tibial/fisiologia , Uretra/fisiologia , Bexiga Urinária/fisiologia , Sistema Urogenital/inervaçãoRESUMO
In order to assess the efficacy and safety of alfuzosin, a selective alpha-1 receptor antagonist, 205 patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) were randomly assigned in a double-blind, placebo-controlled manner, to receive either alfuzosin 2.5 mg TID or placebo TID during 12 weeks. After 12 weeks symptom scores-assessed according to the Madsen-Iversen scale were significantly reduced in the alfuzosin group and peak flow rate significantly increased compared to the placebo group. There were no significant differences concerning adverse events or withdrawals. Alfuzosin proved to have a beneficial effect in patients with symptomatic BPH with few and minor adverse events.
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Antagonistas Adrenérgicos alfa/uso terapêutico , Hiperplasia Prostática/tratamento farmacológico , Quinazolinas/uso terapêutico , Urodinâmica/efeitos dos fármacos , Antagonistas Adrenérgicos alfa/administração & dosagem , Antagonistas Adrenérgicos alfa/efeitos adversos , Idoso , Método Duplo-Cego , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Hiperplasia Prostática/fisiopatologia , Quinazolinas/administração & dosagem , Quinazolinas/efeitos adversos , Retenção Urinária/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common pathologic condition to afflict the aging male. Many patients with symptomatic BPH undergo prostatectomy without rigorous evaluation. Three concepts should be considered before any treatment of a patient with symptomatic BPH; Prostatic enlargement, symptomatology and bladder outflow obstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study comprised 188 consecutive patients with symptomatic BPH, all eligible after pressure/flow examination. One-hundred-seventy-four of the patients answered the DAN-PSS questionnaire, 140 of the patients had their prostate size measured by transrectal ultrasonography. One-hundred-fifty-three patients were able to perform a free flow measurement upon arrival. Uroflowmetry, symptomatology and prostate size were matched with the results of pressure/flow examination. RESULTS: Neither uroflowmetry, symptomatology nor prostate size correlated well with bladder outlet obstruction. The positive predictive value for infravesical obstruction was 88% if a maximum flow rate under 10 ml/s was used. Symptomatology could not be used to differentiate between patients with bladder outlet obstruction and patients without obstruction. The positive predictive value for infravesical obstruction was 76% if a prostate volume over 40 ml was chosen. DISCUSSION: The purpose of diagnostic evaluation in patients with BPH, is to identify precisely the pathophysiology underlying the patients condition, so that rational therapy can be selected. CONCLUSION: The disease entity of BPH is characterized by the interaction of prostate enlargement, the subjective symptom complex of prostatism, and urodynamic infravesical obstruction. Since it is impossible to interpolate from one to another of these conditions, a comprehensive evaluation of a patient with symptomatic BPH should include an assessment of all of these conditions.
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Próstata/diagnóstico por imagem , Próstata/fisiopatologia , Hiperplasia Prostática/diagnóstico , Urodinâmica , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários , Ultrassonografia , Retenção Urinária/diagnóstico , MicçãoRESUMO
A new scoring system is presented for use in patients with uncomplicated benign prostatic hyperplasia. The system is based on the patients' information on the magnitude of twelve symptoms related to bladder and voiding function (symptom score), and three questions related to sexual function. Furthermore the patients are asked to grade the impact of these symptoms on their daily lives (bother score). Multiplication of the two scores related to bladder and voiding function gives the total score. The score related to sexual function is used only for comparing the situation before and after treatment. The new patient weighted total score may assist in creating a solid base for the indication for and evaluation of surgical and non-surgical treatment of uncomplicated benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Hiperplasia Prostática/diagnóstico , Humanos , Masculino , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
Background and purpose Female chronic pelvic pain is a significant clinical problem that burdens the health care services and work productivity, and leads to disability and reduced quality of life among the women affected. A recent systematic review reported worldwide prevalence rates for female chronic pelvic pain ranging from 2.1% to 24%. Our aim was to assess the prevalence, characteristics, and factors associated with chronic pelvic pain among women living in Denmark, and to compare these findings with a pain-free reference group. Secondly, we evaluated the impact of pain on daily life in women suffering from chronic pelvic pain. Methods A cross-sectional postal survey of the prevalence of chronic pelvic pain was undertaken in a randomly selected general female population in Denmark (N = 2500). Inclusion criteria were: (a) ≥18 years of age and (b) living in the Capital region or the region of Zealand in Denmark. Statistical analyses included prevalence percentage rates, chi-square tests, Mann-Whitney tests, and unpaired T-tests. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the significant independent variables and to estimate their simultaneous impact on chronic pelvic pain. The results were expressed as odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals. All tests were two-tailed and significance levels were set at p < 0.05. Results 1179 (48%) women living in representative areas of Denmark responded. The prevalence of chronic pelvic pain was 11% (n = 130) in women ≥18 years with a prevalence of 13.6% (n = 87) in women of reproductive age; 6.2% (n = 73) women experienced at least moderate average pain intensity (numerical rating scale ≥4). Self-reported diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (20%), bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (3%), vulvodynia (9%), endometriosis (8%), and pelvic surgery in the preceding 6 months (5%) were more prevalent in cases compared to pain-free reference subjects (p = 0.00). Chronic pelvic pain interfered with daily life "all the time" in 5% of the women, "sometimes" in 72.3%, and "not at all" in 22.7%. Factors independently associated with chronic pelvic pain were age, country of birth, and former pelvic trauma or pelvic surgery (p < 0.05). No association was found between chronic pelvic pain and selected socio-demographic factors (residential area, educational level, cohabitation status and employment status). Conclusions Female chronic pelvic pain appears highly prevalent (11%) in Denmark (6.2% with moderate to severe pain). Women of reproductive age had a slightly increased prevalence (13.6%). Although the reported prevalence is based on 48% (N = 1179) of the invited sample, dropout analyses found that respondents did not deviate from non-respondents. Therefore, we considered the reported prevalence rate representative for the total sample and generalisable to the general female population in Denmark. This study was cross-sectional, and relied on association-based analyses. Consequently, causality between age groups, country of birth, former pelvic surgeries and pelvic traumas and experiences of chronic pelvic pain remains unknown. Implications In order to improve prevention and treatment of chronic pelvic pain in Denmark, high quality, population-based cohort studies and randomised clinical trials are essential. The demand for trustworthy chronic pelvic pain prevalence estimates might also inspire political attention and hereby facilitate funding for further development of treatment and research.
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BACKGROUND: No current standardized set of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) outcome measures have been specifically tested for their applicability in a general female chronic pelvic pain (CPP) population. We aimed to compare PFM function between a randomly selected population-based sample of women with CPP and age-matched pain-free controls using multiple standardized intravaginal examination measures recommended by the International Continence Society. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, population-based and controlled study with randomly selected participants among women in Denmark. We reported blinded findings from a set of standardized vaginal PFM examination manoeuvres in 50 female participants (24 with CPP, 26 pain free). A preliminary pilot study ensured the intra- and intertester reliability of the test procedure. PFM outcomes were resting tone, relaxation capacity, strength, surface electromyographic activity and mechanosensitivity. Statistical analyses included unpaired t-tests, Fisher's exact tests and Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS: The examination protocol was a reliable and predictable clinical measurement of associated PFM dysfunction in female CPP. Women with CPP had higher PFM resting tone and decreased maximal PFM strength and relaxation capacity compared with pain-free controls. Enhanced PFM pressure-pain sensitivity measured by palpometry during examination was also associated to CPP. CONCLUSION: This controlled, single-blinded study with randomly selected participants provides new population-based information regarding associated PFM dysfunction in women with CPP using multiple intravaginal examination methods. However, to identify women with CPP who will benefit from a physiotherapeutic specialized intervention, future prospective randomized controlled trials using these reliable and predictive outcomes are needed.
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Dor Crônica/fisiopatologia , Diafragma da Pelve/fisiopatologia , Dor Pélvica/fisiopatologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Dor Crônica/diagnóstico , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Exame Ginecológico , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Dor Pélvica/diagnóstico , Projetos Piloto , Prevalência , Método Simples-Cego , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Background and purpose Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating condition among women with a major impact on health-related quality of life, work productivity and health care utilisation. The exact prevalence of chronic pelvic pain is not known, but 3.8% is commonly suggested. Musculoskeletal dysfunction is frequently cited as a possible aetiology. Physiotherapy is therefore recommended as one treatment modality. The aim of this systematic review was to source and critically evaluate the evidence for an effect of physiotherapy on pain, physical activity and quality of life in the treatment of female CPP. Methods Electronic databases, conference proceedings, text books and clinical guidelines were searched for quantitative, observational, and prospective clinical intervention studies of female chronic pelvic pain where physiotherapy was a sole or significant component of the intervention. Trial inclusion, data extraction according to predefined criteria and risk of bias assessment were performed by two independent authors. Methodological quality of the included clinical intervention studies was assessed using The Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias. Review Manager (RevMan) version 5.0 was used for data analysis. Effect estimates (relative risk, mean difference and mean change) with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for the above outcomes. For significant outcomes the numbers needed to treat were calculated. Results The search strategy identified 3469 potential articles. Of these, 11 articles, representing 10 studies, met the inclusion criteria. There were 6 randomised clinical trials, 1 cohort study and 3 case series. Methodological quality was dependent on study type. Accordingly, level of evidence was judged higher in randomised clinical trials than in the other study types. Physiotherapy treatments varied between studies and were provided in combination with psychotherapeutic modalities and medical management. This did not allow for the 'stand-alone' value of physiotherapy to be determined. Heterogeneity across the studies, with respect to participants, interventions, outcome measures and times of follow-up, prevented meta-analysis. Narrative synthesis of the results, based on effect estimates and clinically relevant pain improvement, disclosed some evidence to support an effect of multidisciplinary intervention and Mensendieck somatocognitive therapy on female chronic pelvic pain. Conclusion Chronic pelvic pain in women is a major health care problem with no specific therapies and poor prognosis. There seems to be some evidence to support the use of a multidisciplinary intervention in the management of female chronic pelvic pain. Somatocognitive therapy is a new approach that appears to be promising and randomised clinical trials are underway in order to establish its evidence base. Implications Based on the findings of this review, recommendations for physiotherapy in chronic pelvic pain clinical guidelines, textbooks and narrative reviews should be interpreted with caution due to the lack of a sufficient evidence base. Only small and largely non-randomised studies have been undertaken of physiotherapeutic interventions and this greatly limits the available evidence on which to base clinical practice. High quality randomised clinical trials are therefore urgently needed.