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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 4/2017

01-04-2017 | Editorial

Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation: history of an unconsummated marriage

Author: J. Martellucci

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 4/2017

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The turbulent love story between sacral nerve modulation (SNS) and constipation was started by accident, from anecdotal reports of relevant benefits in patients that underwent SNS for urinary dysfunction. …
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Metadata
Title
Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation: history of an unconsummated marriage
Author
J. Martellucci
Publication date
01-04-2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-017-1619-7

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