Martha Carlson v. Boston Scientific Corp

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OPINION ATTACHMENT. [15-2440]

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Appeal: 15-2440 4/20/2017 Doc: 48-2 Filed: 05/09/2017 Pg: 1 of 7 Urinary Incontinence | Weill Cornell Medicine: Department of Urology ­ New York   Continuing Medical Education Fellowship Programs Residency Request An Appointment Contact Us About Us News & Events Give Now This Site Clinical Conditions Physicians & Faculty o. N Education wed e , vi 0 Research /18 04 Locations 017 /2 4 -24 15 Urinary Incontinence https://urology.weillcornell.org/urinary­incontinence 1/7 Appeal: 15-2440 4/20/2017 Doc: 48-2 Filed: 05/09/2017 Pg: 2 of 7 Urinary Incontinence | Weill Cornell Medicine: Department of Urology ­ New York Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine, whether it's a large amount or just a few drops. Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine, whether it's a large amount or just a few drops. Tens of millions of men and women in the United States experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives. There are several possible causes of UI, explored below. The four most common types of urinary incontinence are: 1. Stress urinary incontinence = leakage with physical activity (for example – with coughing, laughing, sneezing) 2. Urge urinary incontinence = leakage preceded by a sudden urge to urinate 3. Mixed urinary incontinence = a mix of both stress and urge incontinence 4. Over√ow urinary incontinence = involves leakage due to a bladder that is too full /18 04 wed e , vi and even Urinary incontinence is common, but it can be managed 440 reversed, in some cases. The expert urologic team at Weill Cornell o≤ers 2 personalized care and will work closely with you to determine your best 15o. treatment option. Learn more about the risks, causes, and symptoms of UI N 017 /2 below. Urinary Incontinence Treatment Which treatment your urinary incontinence doctor at Weill Cornell recommends will depend on the cause of your incontinence and the severity of the condition. Treatment options include: Physical therapy: Kegel (pelvic √oor) exercises can help strengthen the pelvic √oor to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of UI. Medications: Anticholinergics (Ditropan, Enablex, etc.) can help calm an overactive bladder. Bladder training: This involves attempts at controlling when you urinate to help reduce or eliminate the symptoms of UI over time. Vaginal inserts and pessaries: These devices are placed inside the vagina to help support the bladder and prevent leakage. Behavioral therapies: These can include weight loss (to reduce pressure on organs and tissues), eating a high-−ber diet, and quitting https://urology.weillcornell.org/urinary­incontinence 2/7 Appeal: 15-2440 4/20/2017 Doc: 48-2 Filed: 05/09/2017 Pg: 3 of 7 Urinary Incontinence | Weill Cornell Medicine: Department of Urology ­ New York ca≤eine. Surgery: This can include vaginal sling procedures to close the urethra and bladder neck, retropubic suspension surgery to lift a sagging bladder neck and urethra, and others. Urinary Incontinence - Risks & Causes While the likelihood of experiencing urinary incontinence increases with age, it is not considered normal by any means, and can interfere with work, socializing, exercise, and sexual function. LEARN MORE Urinary Incontinence Symptoms & Evaluation Patients with stress urinary incontinence experience leakage of a small to moderate amount of urine with activity. LEARN MORE o. N wed e , vi 0 /18 04 017 /2 4 -24 15 Urinary Incontinence Treatment Options Both non-surgical and surgical treatment options are available for urinary incontinence, depending on which form of incontinence the patient is diagnosed with. LEARN MORE Physicians & Faculty https://urology.weillcornell.org/urinary­incontinence Filter 3/7 Appeal: 15-2440 4/20/2017 Doc: 48-2 Filed: 05/09/2017 Pg: 4 of 7 Urinary Incontinence | Weill Cornell Medicine: Department of Urology ­ New York Alexis E. Te Bilal Chughtai Tanaka J. Dune M.D. M.D. MD, FACOG o. N -24 15 4 wed e , vi 0 /18 04 017 /2 Multimedia Recent News Dr. Patrick Culligan Helps Women Take Back Their Lives 04/10/2017 Complications arise from mesh used in pelvic surgeries - Cornell Chronicle 12/01/2016 Urinary Incontinence Care Varies by Specialty (Dr. Chughtai in Renal & Urology News) 08/11/2016 https://urology.weillcornell.org/urinary­incontinence 4/7 Appeal: 15-2440 4/20/2017 Doc: 48-2 Filed: 05/09/2017 Pg: 5 of 7 Urinary Incontinence | Weill Cornell Medicine: Department of Urology ­ New York Weill Cornell Medical College James Buchanan Brady About Us Foundation Request an Appointment Locations Multimedia Contact Us Department of Urology 525 East 68th Street, Starr 9 Cornell University New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY 10065 Campus Map NYP Find a Physician Weill Cornell Medical College Methodist Hospital Phone: (646) 962-9600 WCMC Directory Medical Disclaimer Fax: (646) 962-0715 HIPAA Privacy Notice Website Disclaimer /18 04 017 /2 wed e , vi All rights reserved. © 2016 Weill Cornell Medicine 440 2 15o. 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