Muscle fibrillation as a sign of electrode damage in sacral neuromodulation.
Sacral root neuromodulation is recognized as an effective therapy for chronic voiding dysfunction. However, knowledge about the neuromodulator in the general medical community is scarce. We report a case of muscle fibrillation caused by current leaking from a neuromodulator lead which had been damaged during disc prolapse surgery.
Pannek
Jürgen
J
Department of Urology, Division of Neuro-Urology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Marienhospital Herne, Herne, Germany. JPannek@aol.com
Hinkel
Andreas
A
D000328:Adult; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D004566:Electrodes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus / Q000601:surgery*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000628:therapy*
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents