Obstetrical & gynecological survey
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Obstet Gynecol Surv · May 2015
ReviewPosterior tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence: a systematic evidence review.
Posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is a potential emerging therapy for fecal incontinence (FI). The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature regarding the efficacy of PTNS as a treatment of FI. ⋯ Multiple low-quality studies show improvement in FI after PTNS. High-quality studies with comparison groups and clinically meaningful outcome measures would further establish the utility of PTNS for FI.