Article ; Online: Short-term clinical and manometric outcomes of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence: a large single-centre series.
2024 Volume 28, Issue 1, Page(s) 45
Abstract: Background: Faecal incontinence (FI) is common, with a significant impact on quality of life. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is a therapy for FI; however, its role has recently been questioned. Here we report the short-term clinical and ... ...
Abstract | Background: Faecal incontinence (FI) is common, with a significant impact on quality of life. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is a therapy for FI; however, its role has recently been questioned. Here we report the short-term clinical and manometric outcomes in a large tertiary centre. Methods: A retrospective review of a prospective PTNS database was performed, extracting patient-reported FI outcome measures including bowel diary, the St Marks's Incontinence Score (SMIS) and Manchester Health Questionnaire (MHQ). Successful treatment was > 50% improvement in symptoms, whilst a partial response was 25-50% improvement. High-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM) results before and after PTNS were recorded. Results: Data were available from 135 patients [119 (88%) females; median age: 60 years (range: 27-82years)]. Overall, patients reported a reduction in urge FI (2.5-1) and passive FI episodes (2-1.5; p < 0.05) alongside a reduction in SMIS (16.5-14) and MHQ (517.5-460.0; p < 0.001). Some 76 (56%) patients reported success, whilst a further 20 (15%) reported a partial response. There were statistically significant reductions in rectal balloon thresholds and an increase in incremental squeeze pressure; however, these changes were independent of treatment success. Conclusion: Patients report PTNS improves FI symptoms in the short term. Despite this improvement, changes in HRAM parameters were independent of this success. HRAM may be unable to measure the clinical effect of PTNS, or there remains the possibility of a placebo effect. Further work is required to define the role of PTNS in the treatment of FI. |
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MeSH term(s) | Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Fecal Incontinence/therapy ; Manometry ; Prospective Studies ; Quality of Life ; Tibial Nerve ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-04-03 |
Publishing country | Italy |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2083309-X |
ISSN | 1128-045X ; 1123-6337 |
ISSN (online) | 1128-045X |
ISSN | 1123-6337 |
DOI | 10.1007/s10151-024-02916-4 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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