Randomized clinical trial of sacral nerve stimulation for refractory constipation
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Randomized clinical trial of sacral nerve stimulation for refractory constipation.
BACKGROUND Open studies have reported favourable results for sacral nerve stimulation in the treatment of refractory constipation. Here, its efficacy was assessed in a double-blind crossover RCT. METHODS Patients with at least two of the following criteria were included: fewer than three bowel movements per week; straining to evacuate on more than 25 per cent of attempts; or sensation of inco...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Surgery
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0007-1323,1365-2168
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10326