Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence

Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an established, highly relevant, surgical therapy for faecal incontinence (FI). The spectrum of indications has evolved over time. Currently, these include a wide variety of pathophysiological and pathomorphological causes. However, they can extend beyond the exclusiv...

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Main Authors: K.E. Matzel, B. Bittorf
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Continence
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772973724006283
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B. Bittorf
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description Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an established, highly relevant, surgical therapy for faecal incontinence (FI). The spectrum of indications has evolved over time. Currently, these include a wide variety of pathophysiological and pathomorphological causes. However, they can extend beyond the exclusively faecal to include complex conditions such combined faecal and urinary dysfunction and low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). To improve the outcome of SNM further, crucial elements of the therapy such as electrode placement have been refined and standardized. This article addresses the scope of indications, highlights the results and the role of SNM in the treatment armamentarium of FI, and touches upon current trends.
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spelling doaj-art-948db458c5984c31b8f4bdda876ad0b82025-08-20T02:39:28ZengElsevierContinence2772-97372024-12-011210169510.1016/j.cont.2024.101695Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinenceK.E. Matzel0B. Bittorf1Corresponding author.; Department of Surgery, University Erlangen- Nürnberg, GermanyDepartment of Surgery, University Erlangen- Nürnberg, GermanySacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an established, highly relevant, surgical therapy for faecal incontinence (FI). The spectrum of indications has evolved over time. Currently, these include a wide variety of pathophysiological and pathomorphological causes. However, they can extend beyond the exclusively faecal to include complex conditions such combined faecal and urinary dysfunction and low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). To improve the outcome of SNM further, crucial elements of the therapy such as electrode placement have been refined and standardized. This article addresses the scope of indications, highlights the results and the role of SNM in the treatment armamentarium of FI, and touches upon current trends.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772973724006283Fecal incontinenceSacral neuromodulationSacral spinal nerve stimulation
spellingShingle K.E. Matzel
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Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
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Fecal incontinence
Sacral neuromodulation
Sacral spinal nerve stimulation
title Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
title_full Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
title_fullStr Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
title_full_unstemmed Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
title_short Sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
title_sort sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
topic Fecal incontinence
Sacral neuromodulation
Sacral spinal nerve stimulation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772973724006283
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