A unique approach to severe constipation.

Shanna Atnip; Joseph I. Schaffer

doi:10.7257/1053-816x.2011.31.6.348

A unique approach to severe constipation.

Shanna Atnip, Joseph I. Schaffer

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Sacral neuromodulation used for urge urinary incontinence, urgency-frequency, and nonobstructive urinary retention, has incidentally been noted to normalize bowel function. This 48-year old female with severe constipation who had failed all conservative treatment measures returned to normal defecatory function after sacral neuromodulation under the supervision of a nurse practitioner.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	348-350
Number of pages	3
Journal	Urologic nursing
Volume	31
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7257/1053-816x.2011.31.6.348
State	Published - 2011

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