[Application of sacral nerve stimulation in patients with fecal incontinence]

Fecal incontinence is one of diseases effecting the quality of life and mental health. Germany surgeon used sacral nerve stimulation(SNS) to treat fecal incontinence at first in 1995. The aim of SNS is to mobilize the ability to control the feces through stimulating the nerves of dominating the sphincter muscles and pelvic floor muscles. Standard SNS includes two stages: evaluation stage of SNS and permanent implantation stage. Preoperative evaluation plays important role in guaranteeing the success of treatment. SNS is the primary treatment of choice for severe fecal incontinence. The complications of SNS include pain, shift of electronic probe, wound dehiscence, bowel dysfunction and infection.