
Dr. Joana Dos Santos
MD, MHSc
Medical Urologist, Assistant Professor
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Brief Bio:
Capstone Project:
Incontinence has major psychological, physiological, and financial implications for children and their families.
Urinary and fecal incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine or stool, is a common problem among both adults and children. Although most patients will improve with behavioural therapy and medication, 1% of patients will become refractory, not responding to any treatment. Sadly, these patients are currently condemned to a lifetime of poor self-esteem, shame, isolation, poor school performance, aggressiveness, and other behavioural challenges.

Dr. Joana Dos Santos
MD, MHSc
Medical Urologist, Assistant Professor
Research Interests:
Brief Bio:
Capstone Project:
Incontinence has major psychological, physiological, and financial implications for children and their families.
Urinary and fecal incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine or stool, is a common problem among both adults and children. Although most patients will improve with behavioural therapy and medication, 1% of patients will become refractory, not responding to any treatment. Sadly, these patients are currently condemned to a lifetime of poor self-esteem, shame, isolation, poor school performance, aggressiveness, and other behavioural challenges.