Sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Record ID 32006000292
English
Authors' objectives:
This assessment was undertaken to provide the broadest possible advice regarding the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for the treatment of faecal incontinence.
Authors' recommendations:
MSAC recommended that there is evidence of safety for sacral nerve stimulation in adults with faecal incontinence refractory to conservative, non-surgical treatment and who have an anatomically intact but functionally deficient anal sphincter. The total number of patients is small; there is some evidence of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. MSAC supports public funding in these circumstances.
Authors' methods:
Systematic Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.msac.gov.au/reports.htm
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
http://www.msac.gov.au/internet/msac/publishing.nsf/Content/1077-public
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Fecal Incontinence
- Lumbosacral Plexus
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Contact Address:
MSAC (MDP 107), GPO Box 9848, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Tel: +61 2 6289 6811; Fax: +61 2 6289 8799.
Contact Name:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Contact Email:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Copyright:
Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC)
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