Fowler's syndrome

Fowler's syndrome
Other namesUrethral sphincter relaxation disorder
SpecialtyUro-neurology

Fowler's syndrome (urethral sphincter relaxation disorder) is a rare disorder in which the urethral sphincter fails to relax to allow urine to be passed normally in younger women with abnormal electromyographic activity detected.[1][2][3][4]

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