Techniques in coloproctology
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Clinical Trial
Sacral nerve stimulation in the treatment of severe faecal incontinence: long-term clinical, manometric and quality of life results.
Faecal incontinence (FI) is a complex and multifactorial health problem. Treatment has to be individualised, analysing the aetiology and gravity in every case. Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) has been shown to effectively improve treatment of FI. ⋯ Analysis of our long-term results confirms the safety and effectiveness of SNS in the management of patients with FI.