Advances in genitourinary neurostimulation.
The author reviews experience with genitourinary stimulation. Neurostimulation is of most benefit in spastic patients. Experience with sacral root stimulation is discussed. Complete bladder evacuation can be achieved with a combination of selectively placed neurectomies and strategically positioned electrodes.
D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D006801:Humans; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014563:Urodynamics