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ArticleInternational neurourology journal2024

The Integral Theory, Pelvic Floor Biomechanics, and Binary Innervation.

Jörgen Quaghebeur, Peter Petros, Jean-Jacques Wyndaele, Stefan De Wachter

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Article in International neurourology journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Exploring the Frontiers of Urological Science.International neurourology journal · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Jörgen QuaghebeurDepartment of Urology, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium.
Peter PetrosRetired Pelvic Surgeon.
Jean-Jacques WyndaeleFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium.
Stefan De WachterDepartment of Urology, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The pelvic floor biomechanics and sphincter functioning are essential for understanding pelvic floor dysfunction and the pathophysiology of the pelvic organs. The pelvic floor consists of muscles, fascial connections and ligaments. The Integral Theory Paradigm (ITP) explains the musculoskeletal entity of the sphincter mechanism and the pathophysiology of pelvic organ function. The ITP explains the pelvic floor function determined by 3 directional muscle forces: forward, backwards and downward-acting muscle vector forces that form an anterior and posterior resultant. The resultant equilibrium is essential for urinary continence, voiding and defecation. Loose ligaments disturb the equilibrium of the pelvic floor's muscular function with consequences for the organ function's continence, evacuation, and sensory perception.

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AnatomyBiomechanicsContinenceDysfunctionPelvic floorSphincter

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PMID39363408
PMCPMC11450246

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