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- Title
Does our limited knowledge of the mechanisms of neural stimulation limit its benefits for patients with overactive bladder? ICI-RS 2013.
- Authors
Gajewski, Jerzy B.; Kanai, Anthony J.; Cardozo, Linda; Ikeda, Youko; Zabbarova, Irina V.
- Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction Neural stimulation has become an established minimally invasive treatment for various lower urinary tract symptoms. The results both short- and long-term are encouraging, however, there is still a lack of knowledge of obvious risk factors, which may affect the outcome of treatment. Although neural stimulation has been embraced by healthcare professionals and patients, the exact mechanism by which neural stimulation works is still unclear. Discussion A condense review of knowledge available on this topic is presented. Several research questions are raised. Outlines of research studies, both clinical and basic science, are suggested. Conclusions Further studies are necessary to understand mechanism of action of neural stimulation and its implications on treatment outcomes. Neurourol. Urodynam. 33:618-621, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
- Publication
Neurourology & Urodynamics, 2014, Vol 33, Issue 5, p618
- ISSN
0733-2467
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/nau.22610