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Psychotic symptoms, including paranoid delusions, can occur after sacral nerve stimulator implantation. These symptoms may resolve with supportive care, suggesting a potential link between surgical implants and delusional thoughts.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Psychiatry

Background:

Sacral nerve stimulation is a treatment for conditions like dysfunctional voiding.
Psychotic symptoms associated with surgical implants are rarely reported.

Observation:

A 64-year-old female developed paranoid delusions after sacral nerve stimulator implantation for dysfunctional voiding.
The patient believed the implant wires were growing and controlling her thoughts and vision.
Delusions emerged during a period of grief and anxiety following her mother's death.

Findings:

The patient's delusions gradually resolved with supportive care as she processed her grief.
No emergent removal of the sacral nerve stimulator was required.
This case suggests a potential underestimation of the association between surgical implants and delusional symptoms.

Implications:

Healthcare providers should consider psychological evaluation for patients experiencing new-onset delusions after surgical implants.
Further research is needed to understand the prevalence and mechanisms of psychotic symptoms linked to medical devices.
This case highlights the importance of considering psychological factors in patients with medical implants.