Effect of acute changes in sacral nerve stimulation amplitude on anorectal function in faecal incontinence

Objective Sacral nerve stimulation improves faecal continence. Preliminary evidence suggests that the effect may be mediated via altered rectal and anal smooth muscle activity, as well as facilitation of external sphincter contraction. Clinical benefit however, appears unrelated to whether stimulati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Colorectal disease 2000-11, Vol.2 (6), p.336-339
Hauptverfasser: Malouf, A. J., Kamm, M. A., Nicholls, R. J.
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