Application of Electric Stimulation Therapy in Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
10.3969/j.issn.1008-7125.2019.08.014
- VernacularTitle: 电刺激疗法在大便失禁治疗中的应用
- Author:
Fangling ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Colorectal Surgery of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Electric Stimulation;
Fecal Incontinence;
Therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology
2019;24(8):509-512
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Fecal incontinence is a common clinical symptom and can severely affect the quality of life and psycho and mental health of patients. Most of the treatment of fecal incontinence are in the exploratory stage, and there is no normalized systematic treatment regimen. In recent years, electric stimulation therapy has received much attention in the treatment of pelvic floor diseases, including sacral nerve stimulation, tibial nerve stimulation, pudendal nerve stimulation, biofeedback electrical stimulation, and electroacupuncture. This article reviewed the research on electric stimulation therapy in treatment of fecal incontinence.
