A standard for terminology in chronic pelvic pain syndromes: A report from the chronic pelvic pain working group of the international continence society

作者：Doggweiler Regula; Whitmore Kristene E^*; Meijlink Jane M; Drake Marcus J; Frawley Helena; Nordling Jorgen; Hanno Philip; Fraser Matthew O; Homma Yukio; Garrido Gustavo; Gomes Mario J; Elneil Sohier; van de Merwe Joop P; Lin Alex T L; Tomoe Hikaru

来源：Neurourology and Urodynamics, 2017, 36(4): 984-1008.

DOI：10.1002/nau.23072

• bladder pain syndrome
• chronic pelvic pain syndromes
• comorbidities
• condition
• disease
• domain
• female genital pain
• gastrointestinal pain
• Hunner lesion
• hypersensitive bladder
• interstitial cystitis
• lower urinary tract pain
• male genital pain
• musculoskeletal pain
• neurological aspects
• phenotype
• psychological aspects
• sign
• sexual aspects
• symptom
• syndrome

AimsTerms used in the field of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) are poorly defined and often confusing. An International Continence Society (ICS) Standard for Terminology in chronic pelvic pain syndromes (CPPS) has been developed with the aim of improving diagnosis and treatment of patients affected by chronic pelvic pain syndromes. The standard aims to facilitate research, enhance therapy development and support healthcare delivery, for healthcare providers, and patients. This document looks at the whole person and all the domains (organ systems) in a systematic way.
MethodsA dedicated working group (WG) was instituted by the ICS Standardisation Steering Committee according to published procedures. The WG extracted information from existing relevant guidelines, consensus documents, and scientific publications. Medline and other databases were searched in relation to each chronic pelvic pain domain from 1980 to 2014. Existing ICS Standards for terminology were utilized where appropriate to ensure transparency, accessibility, flexibility, and evolution. Consensus was based on majority agreement.
ResultsThe multidisciplinary CPPS Standard reports updated consensus terminology in nine domains; lower urinary tract, female genital, male genital, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological aspects, psychological aspects, sexual aspects, and comorbidities. Each is described in terms of symptoms, signs and further evaluation.
ConclusionThe document presents preferred terms and definitions for symptoms, signs, and evaluation (diagnostic work-up) of female and male patients with chronic pelvic pain syndromes, serving as a platform for ongoing development in this field. Neurourol. Urodynam. 36:984-1008, 2017.

• 出版日期2017-4