interstim therapy - references

by Diane K. Newman, RNC, MSN, CRNP, FAAN

References

Buback, D. (2001) The use of neuromodulation for the treatment of urinary incontinence. AORN January; 73(1), 176-178, 181-182, 184-187, 189-196.

Chai TC., Mamo, GJ(2001) Modified Techniques of S3 Foramen Localization and Lead Implantation in S3 Neuromodulation. Urology November 2001.

Chai TC., Zhang, CO., Warren, JW., Keay, S. (2000) Percutanous sacral nerve root neurostimualtion improves symptoms and normalizes urinary HB-EGF symptoms levels and antiproliferative activity in patients with interstitial cystitis. Urology 55(5): 643-646.

Chancellor, MB., Chartier-Kastler, EJ. (2000) Principles of Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) for the Treatment of Bladder and Urethral Sphincter Dysfunctions. Neuromodulation. 3(1): 15-26.

Chartier-Kastler, EJ., Ruud Bosch, JLH., Perrigot, M., Chancellor, MB., Richard, F., Denys, P. (2000) Long-term results of sacral nerve stimulation (S3) for the treatment of neurogenic refractory urge incontinence related to detrusor hyperreflexia. Journal of Urology. 164(5): 1476-1480.

Costa, JA., Kreder, KJ. (2000) Spinal cord neuromodulation for voiding dysfunction. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. September 43(3): 676-688.

Das, AK., White, MD., Longhurst, PA. (2000) Sacral nerve stimulation for the management of voiding dysfunction. Reviews in Urology. Winter: 43-52, 60.

Hassouna, MM., Siegel, SW., Lycklama, AAB., et al. (2000) Sacral Neuromodulation in the Treatment of Urgency-Frequency Symptoms: A Multicenter Study on Efficacy and Safety. Journal of Urology. 163(6): 1849-1854.

Jonas, U., Fowler, CJ., Chancellor, MB., et al. (2001) Efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation for urinary retention: Results 18 months after implantation. Journal of Urology. 165(1): 15-19.

Leroi, AM., Michot, F., Grise, P., Denis, P. (2001) Effect of sacral nerve stimulation in patients with fecal and urinary incontinence. Diseases of Colon and Rectum. 44(6): 779-789.

Peters, K. (2002) Neuromodulation for the treatment of refractory interstitial cystitis. Reviews in Urology. 4 (suppl 1):S36-S43.

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Siegel, SW., Catanzaro, F., Dijkema, HE., et.al. (2000). Long-Term Results of a Multicenter Study on Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Urinary Urge Incontinence, Urgency-Frequency and Retention. Urology.56(Supplement 6A) 87-91.

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July 2002

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