Efficacy of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: A Systematic Review
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Ibáñez-Vera, Alfonso Javier; Mondéjar-Ros, Rosa María; Franco-Bernal, Vanessa; Molina Torres, Guadalupe![University of Almería authority University of Almería authority](/themes/Mirage2/images/autoridades/autoridad.png)
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2022-09-01Abstract
Fecal incontinence is a condition that carries high social stigmatization and a determining factor in the quality of life of the person who suffers from it. Its etiology is multifactorial and treatment includes surgical and conservative measures, including stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve. The aim of this review is to determine whether posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is more effective than other treatments in reducing episodes of fecal incontinence in adults. A systematic review of randomized clinical trials that analyzed different approaches and comparisons with other treatments in adults without neurological or metabolic diseases was carried out, analyzing, fundamentally, the reduction of episodes of fecal incontinence. In general, a reduction in fecal incontinence episodes is observed in the experimental groups compared with the control groups, although these differences are not significant in most studies. The results regarding the effectiveness of PTNS in reduci...
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fecal incontinence
tibial nerve
electric stimulation therapy
ranscutaneous electric nerve stimulation
adult