Is anal sphincteroplasty out-dated in the era of sacral neuro modulation?

J Visc Surg. 2020 Feb;157(1):1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2019.12.005. Epub 2019 Dec 16.

Authors

P A Lehur¹, D Christoforidis²

Affiliations

¹ Colorectal Unit, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland. Electronic address: dr.pa.lehur@gmail.com.
² Colorectal Unit, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland.

PMID: 31837943
DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2019.12.005

No abstract available

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Anal Canal / physiopathology
Anal Canal / surgery*
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Electrodes, Implanted
Fecal Incontinence / physiopathology
Fecal Incontinence / surgery*
Humans
Patient Selection
Sacrum / innervation
Sphincterotomy / methods*