Stimulated graciloplasty for faecal incontinence
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32006000236
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on stimulated graciloplasty for faecal incontinence.
Authors' recommendations:
1 Guidance
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of stimulated graciloplasty for faecal incontinence is limited, but appears sufficient to support the use of this procedure for carefully selected patients in whom other treatments have failed or are contraindicated, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 This procedure should be performed only in specialist units by clinicians with specific training and experience in the assessment and treatment of faecal incontinence.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=297627
Year Published:
2006
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Anal Canal
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Fecal Incontinence
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Contact Address:
Level 1A, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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