Sacral neuro modulation for chronic transit constipation: a clinical analysis of 10 cases / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To assess the clinical effects of sacral nerve regulation therapy for patients with chronic transit constipation.Methods:A total of 10 patients were treated with sacral nerve regulation therapy at our department from Jul 2017 to May 2018. The efficacy was assessed by bowel habit diary, Wexner constipation scores, constipation patients' quality of life scale and gastrointestinal quality of life index.Results:Nine patients were implanted with permanent sacral nerve stimulator with the analysis of constipation patients' quality of life scale, the postoperative symptoms were significantly improved compared with those before operation ( P<0.01), and the symptoms of physical discomfort, psychological discomfort, worry and anxiety were also significantly improved after operation, with statistical significance (all P<0.01).The Wexner constipation score was significantly higher after operation ( P<0.01). Conclusion:SNM is a clinically safe, efficacious, simple, minimally invasive and reversible new technique for the treatment of chronic transit constipation.