title: Sacral nerve neuromodulation (InterStim). Part I: Review of the InterStim system.
abstract: Sacral nerve neuromodulation is accepted technology for patients with refractory urge incontinence, urinary frequency syndrome, and chronic urinary retention. This treatment consists of an implantable lead and neurostimulator (battery) using light electrical pulses to stimulate the sacral nerve controlling the bladder and other muscles that control urinary function. This article reviews the indications for neuromodulation as well as patient selection and testing phases associated with this technology.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa, Department of Urology, Iowa City, IA, USA.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rittenmeyer
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012447:Sacrum / Q000294:innervation*; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000628:therapy*