Use of Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of ... - SUNA
Use of Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of ... - SUNA
Use of Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of ... - SUNA
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Pharmaco<strong>the</strong>rapy vs.<br />
SNS Therapy<br />
Pharmaco<strong>the</strong>rapy:<br />
Mechanism <strong>of</strong> Action<br />
• Targets efferent effects<br />
• Poor patient compliance<br />
related to <strong>the</strong> side effects<br />
(i.e. dry mouth)<br />
SNS Therapy:<br />
Mechanism <strong>of</strong> Action<br />
•Targets afferent effects &<br />
modulation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pelvic floor<br />
•General lack <strong>of</strong> side effects<br />
known associated with drug<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapy<br />
InterStim Therapy<br />
• Should be considered after more conservative treatment<br />
options have failed and before surgical options are considered
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