Urological Emergencies in Clinical Practice summarizes adult and paediatric urological emergencies and their management - diagnosis and treatment, in a concise, relevant and readily available form. Signs and symptoms are listed and specific treatments explained. This is a simple yet practical guide to the management of urological emergencies with an emphasis on common urological emergencies seen in everyday practice. Any clinician without previous urological knowledge will be able to make an accurate diagnosis and have a treatment plan to follow. A user-friendly pocketbook, this is easy to refer to in an emergency situation. Each chapter is clearly marked, separated and organised into sections with Heading of signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management placed in a numbered fashion similar to an Objective structured clinical examination. Some sections also have useful hints and tips. Covering the basics of treatment rather than going into depth, these small but very important aspects of care are usually not mentioned in big reference textbooks, yet form an important aspect in everyday life. Aimed at residents in Urology, it will also be useful to Accident and Emergency doctors and P

Nocturia is the most bothersome and prevalent lower urinary tract symptom in the world. It has a multifactorial aetiology ranging from medical causes to surgical causes, which means a thorough history and clinical examination is required before treatment from the appropriate specialist. Part of the Oxford Urology Library, this pocketbook covers all the clinically relevant aspects of a demanding subject with up-to-date information from experts in Urology. With chapters covering the definition, epidemiology, assessment and treatment of nocturia, this title is an invaluable and easy-to-read reference.

Urological Emergencies in Clinical Practice, Second Edition, is a well-researched pocket book that provides a comprehensive summary of urological emergencies and their management, in a form that is concise, relevant to the target audience and readily available. While the description of each emergency condition is comprehensive, the emphasis is on the practical approach to the conditions which are likely to be encountered. Since the first edition, there have been new guidelines published by the European Association of Urology which are incorporated in the new edition of this book. Furthermore this edition contains a chapter on pediatric urological emergencies. For the doctor or nurse expected to provide the initial assessment and management of a condition with which he or she has had very limited experience, Urological Emergencies in Clinical Practice, Second Edition will provide an invaluable source of information and advice.

Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome and urinary incontinence are prevalent conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. As such, it is important that these conditions are understood, diagnosed and treated appropriately. Part of the Oxford Urology Library, this pocketbook provides a practical and easy-to-read reference, covering all clinically relevant aspects of OAB and incontinence. With chapters covering the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of OAB and urinary incontinence, this book will serve as a useful guide for urologists, gynaecologists, geriatricians, trainees, nurses, continence advisors, physiotherapists, medical students and general practitioners all over the world.