Sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence: its role in the treatment algorithm

Autor: K. E. Matzel
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Colorectal Disease. 13:10-14
ISSN: 1462-8910
DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02519.x
Popis: Aim Indications for sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for faecal incontinence have expanded over the last decade. This report aims to determine the clinical outcome of the current use of SNS in the treatment of faecal incontinence. Its objective is also to review the most recent role of SNS in patients with anal sphincter lesions. Method The literature was searched using Medline and Cochrane databases. The search was restricted to publications in English. For the analysis, studies with
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