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Apha‐Adrenergic Agents in Urinary Disorders of the Proximal Urethra Part I. Sphincteric Incontinence
Author(s) -
AWAD S. A.,
DOWNIE J. W.,
KIRULUTA H. G.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1978.tb03642.x
Subject(s) - phenylpropanolamine , urology , medicine , urinary incontinence , urethra , anesthesia
Summary— Phenylpropanolamine, and alpha receptor stimulant, was found effective in 11 of 13 female and 6 of 7 male patients with sphincteric incontinence. In all the male patients except 1, the incontinence has followed prostatectomy. Side effects occurred in only 1 patient. As a rule, the beneficial response depended on the therapy being continued. The results are consistent with the distribution of alpha receptors and their effect in the proximal urethra.