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Sacral neuromodulation for multiple sclerosis patients with urinary retention and clean intermittent catheterization
International Urogynecology Journal, 11/05/09

Marinkovic SP et al. – Urinary retention in multiple sclerosis female patients can be successfully and safely managed with sacral neuromodulation with few complications with a mean of 4 years follow–up.

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Serge P. Marinkovic, 11/05/09

Urinary retention is often an unforeseen side effect of multiple sclerosis and had often been treated with chronic or intermittent Foley catheters. Either approach causes short or long-term patient discomfort. Currently patients with and without multiple sclerosis who are ambulatory can have a satisfactory outcome with a minimally invasive procedure (Interstim) to help return normal voiding to them. We discuss our successful approach and complications with this procedure and Multiple Sclerosis patients.

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