Introduction: Neurogenic bladder is a condition causing a significant effects on the quality of life of the patient. Sacral nerve stimulation (SNM) has a good role in these patients. We report our experience with sacral neuromodulation. Methods: 15 patients with refractory urinary bladder were included in this study. The aetiology of the neurogenic bladder included 7 spinal cord injuries, 3 meningomyelocele, 2 failed back surgery syndromes, two multiple sclerosis and one mixed bowel/bladder (aetiology unknown).
All 15 underwent test stimulation. Results: Only 10 out of the 15 had a positive trial and proceeded to the next stage of implantation. The 3 patients with the failed trial were all patients with complete cord injury or injuries below T12 (vertebral level) and more than 8 years duration. Of the other two one was a meningomyelocele and the other was a case of advanced multiple…
