[Sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence]
Fischer S, Zechmeister I
Record ID 32011001042
German
Authors' recommendations:
The analyzed literature concludes that sacral nerve stimulation seems to be effective and safe for a selected group of patients. However, the poor study design means that results are subject to considerable uncertainty and new studies could have an impact on the estimated effect.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://eprints.hta.lbg.ac.at/925
Year Published:
2011
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Austria
MeSH Terms
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Lumbosacral Plexus
Contact
Organisation Name:
Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for fuer Health Technology Assessment (LBI-HTA), Garnisongasse 7/rechte Stiege Mezzanin (Top 20), 1090 Vienna, Austria. Tel: +43 1 236 8119 - 0 Fax: +43 1 236 8119 - 99
Contact Name:
tarquin.mittermayr@aihta.at
Contact Email:
office@aihta.at
Copyright:
Ludwig Boltzmann Institut fuer Health Technology Assessment (LBI-HTA)
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