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  • 1Department of Physiology, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, London, UK.

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Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) effectively treats fecal incontinence in older adults. This study shows significant improvements in continence scores and reduced incontinence episodes in patients over 65.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric medicine
  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Aging populations are experiencing increased rates of fecal incontinence.
  • Faecal incontinence significantly impacts quality of life in elderly individuals.
  • Conservative treatments are often insufficient for managing faecal incontinence in the elderly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for treating faecal incontinence in patients aged 65 years and older.
  • To assess long-term outcomes of SNS in an elderly cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective follow-up of patients over 65 who underwent temporary sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for refractory faecal incontinence.
  • Data collected included St Mark's Continence Score, urgency, and incontinence episodes.

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  • Patients achieving >50% improvement proceeded to permanent SNS implantation.

    • Main Results:

    • Out of 30 patients (mean age 69.3 years), 77% improved by >50% and received permanent SNS.
    • Continence scores improved significantly from baseline and were maintained at long-term follow-up.
    • Urgency and incontinence episodes per 2 weeks showed substantial reductions post-SNS implantation.

    Conclusions:

    • Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a safe and effective therapeutic option for elderly patients suffering from faecal incontinence.
    • SNS offers a viable solution for improving quality of life in older adults with refractory faecal incontinence.