Sacral Nerve Stimulation Improves Symptoms and Quality of Life in Children With Defecation Disorders
Sacral Nerve Stimulation Improves Symptoms and Quality of Life in Children With Defecation Disorders https://pediatricsnationwide.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sacral-Nerve-Stimulation-web-use-this-one-1024x656.jpg 1024 656 Mary Bates, PhD https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c6233ca2b7754ab7c4c820e14eb518c8?s=96&d=mm&r=g
A new study narrows down the patients who may benefit the most from the treatment. In a large prospective study, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that sacral nerve stimulation can lead to significant and long-lasting improvements in fecal continence and quality of life in children with refractory defecation disorders. Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) involves…