Aim Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) reduces incontinence episodes and improves the quality
of life of patients treated for faecal incontinence. However, the exact mechanism of action of …

Aims Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an accepted therapy for a variety of conditions.
However, despite over 20 years of experience, it remains a specialized procedure with a …

Introduction Sacral neuromodulation (SNM)(sacral nerve stimulation SNS) has become an
established therapy for functional disorders of the pelvic organs. Despite its overall success …

Background: Sacral nerve stimulation has been approved for use in treating urinary
incontinence in the United States since 1997, and in Europe for both urinary and fecal …

BACKGROUND: There is a lack of knowledge on the incidence and management of
suboptimal therapeutic effect and the complications associated with sacral nerve stimulation …

Background Open studies have reported favourable results for sacral nerve stimulation in
the treatment of refractory constipation. Here, its efficacy was assessed in a double-blind …

Introduction Treatment options for patients with fecal incontinence (FI) are limited, and
surgical treatments can be associated with high rates of infection and other complications …

Purpose The aim was to assess long-term results and quality of life following anterior anal
sphincter repair for anal incontinence. Patients and methods Twenty-three female patients …

Aim Poor functional results, such as faecal incontinence (FI), low anterior resection
syndrome (LARS) or high stool frequency, can occur after colorectal resections, including …

Background: Sacral nerve modulation (SNM) is an established treatment for urinary and
fecal incontinence in patients for whom conservative management has failed. Objective: This …