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Category
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Painful Bladder Syndromes/IC |
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Keywords
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Pelvic pain Lower urinary tract symptoms Pelvic myofascial triggerpoints |
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Target Audience
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Urologists, Urogynecologists, Physiotherapeutists, Physicians who attend to patients with pelvic pain |
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Aims and Objectives
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The aim of this Workshop is to make the audience familiar with the various clinical aspects of pelvic pain, specifically in the patient with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Current definitions and diagnostic tools along with pitfalls during the assessment of pelvic pain will be discussed. Furthermore, currently available treatment options will be presented together with an up to date review of the literature. Ultimate goal is to help physicians build a consistent concept in the assessment and treatment of pelvic pain in the patient with LUTS. In a hands-on session, vaginal and rectal palpation will be practiced using pelvic models to ensure understanding of the anatomy and function
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