[Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) in the treatment of faecal incontinence]

Zentralbl Chir. 2012 Aug;137(4):335-9. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1315140. Epub 2012 Aug 29.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS, sacral neuromodulation) has become an important tool in the treatment of incontinence. Idiopathic, muscular as well as neurogenous disorders can be treated successfully with this method. Possible complications like infections, cable breaks and electrode displacements may be treated very well conservatively. However, in some patients a surgical revision or removal of the stimulation system may be necessary.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Device Removal
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / instrumentation
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods*
  • Electrodes, Implanted
  • Equipment Failure
  • Fecal Incontinence / etiology
  • Fecal Incontinence / physiopathology
  • Fecal Incontinence / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Plexus / physiopathology*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Treatment Outcome