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Anusha Manjunath1, Chirag Goel1, Archit Bharathwaj Baskaran2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, United States.
Surgical Neurology International
|August 10, 2023
Summary
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) can cause severe constipation, a rare gastrointestinal side effect. This case highlights the need for further research into SCS
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) treats chronic neuropathic pain with implantable devices.
- Potential complications include infection, electrode issues, and lack of efficacy.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects of SCS are minimally documented.
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