Does age alone negatively predict the outcome of sacral neuromodulation? A single-centre retrospective observational study

Does age alone negatively predict the outcome of sacral neuromodulation? A single-centre retrospective observational study

Abstract Background For patients over the age of 70 years, sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is often not considered a potential therapeutic option. We therefore report on our results from performing SNM in elderly patients ≥70 years. Methods Between 01/09 and 12/18, a total of 95 patients with refractor...

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Main Authors: Sandra Schönburg, Tobias Bukethal, Paolo Fornara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Sacral neuromodulation
Elderly
Geriatric assessment
Outcome
Complications
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-020-00621-6

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