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- Title
Procedural techniques in sacral nerve modulation.
- Authors
Williams, Elizabeth; Siegel, Steven
- Abstract
Sacral neuromodulation involves a staged process, including a screening trial and delayed formal implantation for those with substantial improvement. The advent of the tined lead has revolutionized the technology, allowing for a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to be performed under intravenous sedation. With the addition of fluoroscopy to the bilateral percutaneous nerve evaluation, there has been marked improvement in the placement of these temporary leads. Thus, the screening evaluation is now a better reflection of possible permanent improvement. Both methods of screening have advantages and disadvantages. Selection of a particular procedure should be tailored to individual patient characteristics. Subsequent implantation of the internal pulse generator (IPG) or explantation of an unsuccessful staged lead is straightforward outpatient procedure, providing minimal additional risk for the patient. Future refinement to the procedure may involve the introduction of a rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for IPG replacement at the end of the battery life.
- Subjects
SACRAL nerves; NEURAL stimulation; MEDICAL screening; CLINICAL trials; FLUOROSCOPY; PULSE generators; STORAGE batteries
- Publication
International Urogynecology Journal, 2010, Vol 21, p453
- ISSN
0937-3462
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00192-010-1280-4