title: Blunt trauma leading to delayed extrusion of sacral nerve implant.
abstract: Sacral neuromodulation is an effective treatment for refractory urge urinary incontinence, frequency, and urgency. Post pulse generator (IPG) adverse events requiring revision or explantation are typically pain, loss of response, and infection. We report a case of trauma-induced soft tissue injury and delayed extrusion of the IPG through the subcutaneous fat and skin. The device was explanted.
authors.affiliation: Women's Specialty Center and Bladder Control Center, Central Maine Medical Center, 287 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240, USA. Troth@maine.rr.com
authors.forename: Ted M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Roth
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D053202:Urinary Incontinence, Urge / Q000601:surgery