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Elsevier, Year Book of Gastroenterology, (2010), p. 48-49

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Long-Term Outcome of Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence

Journal article published in 2009 by Donato F. Altomare ORCID, N. J. Talley, Altomare Df, Carlo Ratto, J. S. Scolapia, Ezio Ganio, J. S. Scolapio, Paola Lolli, Alessandra Masin, Roberto D. Villani, Villani Rd
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Sacral nerve stimulation is a safe and effective procedure for fecal incontinence. We investigated whether its efficacy is maintained long term. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty patients with fecal incontinence underwent permanent sacral nerve stimulation. Patients' data were prospectively recorded in the national registry of the Italian Group of sacral nerve stimulation. The severity of fecal incontinence was evaluated by the Wexner score, and data were collected in a bowel function diary. Quality of life was evaluated by the Italian version of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form (SF-36) questionnaire. RESULTS: Fifty-two patients were available for long-term follow-up lasting at least 5 years. Compared with baseline, the Wexner score decreased significantly after definitive implantation (from 15 +/- 4 to 5 +/- 5, P