Sacral nerve stimulation: Interstim therapy.
Sacral nerve stimulation is a young but promising technique in the treatment of chronic voiding dysfunctions. Electrical stimulation of the S3 nerve--using a pacemaker device--is able to treat a wide range of pelvic floor dysfunctions. This article gives a brief review on the indications, mechanisms of action and possible complications of this technique. Furthermore, new evolutions in the domain of sacral nerve modulation are discussed.
Peeren
Frederick
F
University Hospital Gent, Department of Urology, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Gent, Belgium. frederick.peeren@telenet.be
Hoebeke
Piet
P
Everaert
Karel
K
D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000628:therapy*