Pelvic floor electrical stimulation for the treatment of urinary incontinence
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32016000779
English
Authors' recommendations:
Purpose of Technology: Pelvic floor electrical stimulation (PFES) refers to the use of non-implanted electrodes, usually in the vagina or anus, to deliver variable rates of electrical current to the pelvic floor musculature. The mechanisms of action vary depending on the type of urinary incontinence. The goal of PFES is to improve the function of the pelvic floor musculature (PFM) in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), while for patients with urge urinary incontinence (UUI), the goal is to inhibit detrusor overactivity.
Relevant Questions: Is PFES using nonimplanted electrodes effective for the treatment of SUI and UUI in women and for post-radical retropubic prostatectomy SUI in men compared with other treatments? Is there a standard treatment protocol for PFES? Is PFES safe? Have patient selection criteria been established for PFES?
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=4760
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Electric Stimulation
- Pelvic Floor
- Urinary Incontinence
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2014 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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