Year: 1990
Type: article
Abstract: A technique for extradural deafferentation of the S2 to S5 segments and extradural implantation of stimulating electrodes is described, and its application to twelve patients with spinal cord lesions is reported. Nine patients use their implants for micturition, and seven are fully continent. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique compared with the more usual intrathecal procedure are discussed.
Authors: D Sauerwein, W Ingunza, J Fischer, H Madersbacher, C E Polkey, G S Brindley, P Colombel, P Teddy
Institution: Werner-Wicker-Klinik
Language: English
Subfield: Urology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2017016472