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Sacral Neuromodulation

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Complications of Female Incontinence and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

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Abstract

This chapter reviews common dilemmas arising after treatment with sacral neuromodulation. Prevention and management of complications such as infection, declining efficacy, lead migration or fracture upon removal, pain at the generator site, MRI concerns, and dealing with pregnancy after implantation are discussed.

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  1. Metro Urology, 6025 Lake Road, Suite 200, Woodbury, MN, 55125, USA

    Steven W. Siegel MD

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  1. Glickman Urology & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

    Howard B. Goldman

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Siegel, S.W. (2017). Sacral Neuromodulation. In: Goldman, H. (eds) Complications of Female Incontinence and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49855-3_28

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