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Sacral nerve neuromodulation (InterStim). Part I: Review of the InterStim system
1University of Iowa, Department of Urology, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Urologic Nursing
|March 14, 2008
Abstract:
Sacral nerve neuromodulation is accepted technology for patients with refractory urge incontinence, urinary frequency syndrome, and chronic urinary retention. This treatment consists of an implantable lead and neurostimulator (battery) using light electrical pulses to stimulate the sacral nerve controlling the bladder and other muscles that control urinary function. This article reviews the indications for neuromodulation as well as patient selection and testing phases associated with this technology.