A novel combined anorectal biofeedback and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation protocol for treating fecal incontinence.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Fecal incontinence (FI) is a common, debilitating condition that causes major impact on quality of life for those affected. Non-surgical treatment options include anorectal biofeedback therapy (BF) and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), usually performed separately. The aims of the current study were to determine the feasibility, tolerability, safety, and efficacy of performing a combined BF and PTNS treatment protocol.

Methods

Female patients with urge FI were offered a novel pilot program combining BF with PTNS. The treatment protocol consisted of 13 weekly sessions: an educational session, followed by 5 combined BF and PTNS sessions, 6 PTNS and a final combined session. Anorectal physiology and clinical outcomes were assessed throughout the prog

SUBMITTER: Mazor Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7288816 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature