Su1613 - Clinical & Quality of Life Benefits in Fecal Incontinence after Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation: A Prospective Single-Arm Study from a Mexican Referral Center

2018 ◽  
Vol 154 (6) ◽  
pp. S-548
Author(s):  
Francisco Abarca Rendon ◽  
Miguel Puga-Tejada ◽  
Victor M. Maciel ◽  
Roberto Oleas ◽  
Jesus Valenzuela Perez ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-199
Author(s):  
Ieva Stundienė ◽  
Paulius Žeromskas ◽  
Johann Pfeifer ◽  
Jonas Valantinas

ĮvadasLėtinis vidurių užkietėjimas – dažnas virškinimo trakto sutrikimas, kuris labai blogina gyvenimo kokybę ir paprastai yra sunkiai gydomas. Šio perspektyviojo klinikinio tyrimo tikslas – įvertinti transkutaninės blauzdinio nervo stimuliacijos efektyvumą gydant lėtinį vidurių užkietėjimą ir nustatyti sėkmingo gydymo veiksnius.Tyrimo medžiaga ir metodaiTranskutaninė blauzdinio nervo stimuliacija buvo atlikta 49 lėtiniu vidurių užkietėjimu sergantiems pacientams, kuriems maksimalus konservatyvus gydymas buvo neveiksmingas. Stimuliacija buvo atliekama du kartus per savaitę šešias savaites. Vertinti Knowles–Eccersley–Scott vidurių užkietėjimo klausimyno balų, tuštinimosi dažnio ir gastrointestinio gyvenimo koky­bės klausimyno balų pokyčiai prieš gydymą ir po jo.RezultataiPoveikis gautas 53,1 % pacientų. Po 6 gydymo savaičių Knowles–Eccersley–Scott klausimyno balų vidurkis sumažėjo nuo 20,88 ± 5,19 iki 15,61 ± 7,19 (p < 0,001). Tuštinimosi dažnis per dvi savaites padidėjo nuo 4,65 ± 2,48 iki 7,47 ± 3,51 (p < 0,001). Sumažėjo vartojamų laisvinamųjų medikamentų kiekis (p < 0,001). Nustatytas akivaizdus teigiamas pokytis pagal visas gas­trointestinio gyvenimo kokybės klausimyno skales (p < 0,05). Pacientai gerai toleravo gydymą ir nepasitaikė jokių šalutinių poveikių. Galimų sėkmingo gydymo prediktorių nenustatyta.IšvadaTranskutaninė blauzdinio nervo stimuliacija yra naujas, saugus gydymo metodas, kuris gali būti taikomas vaistams atspariam lėtiniam vidurių užkietėjimui gydyti.Reikšminiai žodžiai: transkutaninė elektrinė nervo stimuliacija, vidurių užkietėjimas, blauzdinis nervas Good results with transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for advanced chronic constipation treatmentIeva Stundienė, Paulius Žeromskas, Johann Pfeifer, Jonas Valantinas Background Chronic constipation is a common complaint with a big impact on the quality of life, which may be difficult to treat. The aim of this prospective pilot study was to assess the efficiency of transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of constipation in the medium term and to investigate the potential predictors of treatment success. Materials and methods Forty nine patients with constipation resistant to maximal conservative therapy were treated by transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation twice a week for six weeks. If the treatment was successful, patients were proposed to continue the treatment for six months. The Knowles–Eccersley–Scott Symptom Score, the number of the bowel movements per two weeks and the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life index were evaluated pre- and post-treatment. The evaluation of constipation was performed at the baseline and after six weeks. Results The effect was seen in 53.1% of patients. The mean Knowles–Eccersley–Scott Symptom Score improved significantly (from 20.88 ± 5.19 to 15.61 ± 7.19, p < 0.001) after six weeks. The two-week stool frequency increased from the mean of 4.65 ± 2.48 pre-treatment to 7.47 ± 3.51 post-treatment (p < 0.001). The use of laxatives decreased (p < 0.001). The Gastrointestinal Quality of Life index improved in all subscales (p < 0.05). The therapy was well tolerated, and no participant experienced any adverse event. No potential predictors of treatment success were found. Conclusions Transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation may be a new safe therapeutic option in patients with constipation, who have failed to respond to the maximal conservative treatment. Key words: transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, constipation, tibial nerve


2018 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 577-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Arroyo Fernández ◽  
Juan Avendaño Coy ◽  
Sara Ando Lafuente ◽  
M.� Teresa Martín Correa ◽  
Asunción Ferri Morales

2020 ◽  
pp. 135245852097226
Author(s):  
Rosaria Sacco ◽  
Andrea Braga ◽  
Giulio Disanto ◽  
Giuseppe Alessandro Digesu ◽  
Paolo Maino ◽  
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Background: Neurogenic bowel dysfunctions (NBDs) in the form of both fecal incontinence (FI) and functional constipation (FC) are frequent in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and significantly affect their quality of life. Therapeutic options are limited. Objective: To investigate effectiveness of percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in MS patients suffering from FI and FC. Methods: Prevalence and severity of FI and FC were prospectively collected among MS patients undergoing 12 weeks of PTNS for neurogenic bladder. The Cleveland Clinic Fecal Incontinence Score (CCFIS) and the Rome III criteria were used to define FI and FC, respectively. Subjective treatment satisfaction was estimated using the Benefit Satisfaction and Willingness to Continue (BSWC) questionnaire. Results: A total of 60 patients undergoing PTNS suffered from NBDs (25 FI+/FC+, 5 FI+/FC–, 30 FI–/FC+). Median CCFIS decreased after PTNS from 12.0 (11.0–13.0) to 8.5 (7.0–11.0, p < 0.001), with particular improvements in liquid and flatal incontinence, pads’ need, and lifestyle restrictions. Seven patients became FC free after PTNS and no patients developed FC during the study ( p = 0.023). More than 50% of the patients were satisfied and willing to continue PTNS at study end. Conclusion: PTNS represents a valid minimally invasive alternative treatment for MS patients suffering from NBDs.


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