Sacral neuromodulation stimulation for IC/PBS, chronic pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction.
This study aims to review the use of sacral neuromodulation in the patient population with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC), chronic pelvic pain (CPP), and sexual dysfunction. A literature review of the current research was carried out. This article highlights the current research findings and uses of sacral neuromodulation in patients with PBS/IC, CPP, vulvar vestibulitis, and erectile dysfunction. Current research on sacral neuromodulation on the abovementioned patient population has shown potential efficacy in pilot studies, though larger, multi-centered trials with long-term follow-up are needed.
The Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. jfariello@gmail.com
Jennifer Yonaitis
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Fariello
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Whitmore
D002908:Chronic Disease; D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000628:therapy; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000628:therapy; D012447:Sacrum / Q000294:innervation*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000628:therapy; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000502:physiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome