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01-06-2020 | Cystitis | BPS/Interstitial Cystitis (D Castro-Diaz and Y Igawa, Section Editors)

Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis

Authors: David Hernández-Hernández, Bárbara Padilla-Fernández, Miguel Ángel Navarro-Galmés, Stephany Hess-Medler, María Milagros Castro-Romera, David Manuel Castro-Díaz

Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports | Issue 2/2020

Abstract

Purpose of Review

In this review, the current literature available about sacral neuromodulation (SNM) in the management of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) will be addressed.

Recent Findings

SNM has emerged in recent years as a minimally invasive option of management for refractory BPS/IC patients that otherwise should undergo reconstructive procedures. Although not approved by the FDA for this specific group of patients, the available data show a favourable response in both objective and subjective variables with a long-lasting effect. The implantation rate after the test phase is greater with the insertion of the quadripolar tined lead than with the monopolar percutaneous nerve evaluation. Most complications can be managed with reprogramming. The reintervention rate is still high, although it decreases when excluding surgeries for battery exchange.

Summary

Sacral neuromodulation should be considered in the treatment algorithm of patients with BPS/IC, as suggested in international guidelines. It provides symptomatic relief in a significant proportion of patients, being a fully reversible procedure with a very favourable complications’ profile. Reintervention or explantation risk factors have not been consistently established.

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Title: Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis
Authors: David Hernández-Hernández
Bárbara Padilla-Fernández
Miguel Ángel Navarro-Galmés
Stephany Hess-Medler
María Milagros Castro-Romera
David Manuel Castro-Díaz
Publication date: 01-06-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Cystitis
Nerve Stimulation
Cystitis
Pain Syndromes
Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 1931-7212
Electronic ISSN: 1931-7220
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-020-00579-z

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Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

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