Patient experience with sacral neuromodulation for faecal incontinence — a multi-centre, longitudinal cohort study
SNM continues to improve faecal incontinence and quality of life. Initial reservations usually resolve and most patients recommend it to others. While adequate patient education and follow-up is not onerous to achieve, most patients remain dependent for neuromodulator customisation.
Authors
- Matthew Irwin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6491-4993)
- Kevin Ooi
- C. Turner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6674-6970)
- Yang Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4054-4937)
- Matthew J. Morgan
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- New South Wales Department of Health (AU)
- Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-025-04870-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67
Funders
- University of New South Wales
- University of Sydney