title: Long-term follow-up of selective sacral neurectomy.
abstract: Between 1976 and 1981, 22 patients underwent selective, complete sacral root section as a treatment for severe detrusor overactivity. Eighteen were followed up for more than 4 years (mean 6.2). Thirteen of the 22 patients had significant symptomatic improvement lasting for more than 4 years post-operatively (59%), 8 of whom had stable bladders. It was concluded that this operation still has a place in the treatment of detrusor overactivity.
authors: Department of Urology, Lodge Moor Hospital, Sheffield.
authors: M G
authors: MG
authors: Lucas
authors: D G
authors: DG
authors: Thomas
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Clarke
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Forster
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009121:Muscle Denervation; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014554:Urination