interstim therapy - references

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.

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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.

Rittenmeyer, H. (2002) Sacral stimulation for voiding dysfunction: procedural review of testing and implantation. Urologic Nursing 22(1):27-30.

Schmidt, RA, Jonas, U, Oleson, KA., et.al. (1999) Sacral nerve stimulation for treatment of refractory urinary urge incontinence. J Urology 162(1): 352-57.

Scheepens WA, Weil EHJ, van Koeverinhge GA, et al. (2001) Buttock placement of the implantable pulse generator: A new implantation technique for sacral neuromodulation A multicenter study. European Urology 40: 434-438.

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.

Wiseman OJ, van den Hombergh U, Koldewijn EL, et al. (2002) Sacral neuromodulation and pregnancy. Journal of Urology 167: 165-168.

July 2002

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