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Électrostimulation du nerf tibial postérieur : nouvelle approche thérapeutique de l’incontinence anale ?

Electrostimulation of the posterior tibial nerve: is it a new therapeutic approach to anal incontinence?

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Pelvi-périnéologie

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L’incontinence anale est un problème de santé publique du fait de sa fréquence, de son coût et de son retentissement sur la qualité de vie. Les thérapeutiques actuelles comportent trois grands volets : médical, chirurgical et de la rééducation. Le TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), utilisé depuis plusieurs années dans le cadre des douleurs périnéales et de l’incontinence urinaire pourrait être une nouvelle voie thérapeutique. Néanmoins, sa place exacte reste a` déterminer par des études validées.

Abstract

Anal incontinence has become a significant public health concern in light of its prevalence, costs and impact on quality of life. Current therapeutic strategies consist of three main modalities: medical, surgical and rehabilitative. The transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) has been in use for several years in the treatment of perineal pain and urinary incontinence and might offer a new therapeutic avenue. Its precise role, nonetheless, remains to be determined by further studies.

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  1. Service d’exploration fonctionnelle digestive, fédération des spécialités digestives, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, place d’Arsonval, F-69437, Lyon, France

    H. Damon & F. Mion

  2. Exploration fonctionnelle digestive-Infirmerie protestante, 1-3, chemin du Penthod, F-69300, Caluire-et-Cuire, France

    H. Damon

  3. Université Lyon-I, Lyon, France

    F. Mion

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Damon, H., Mion, F. Électrostimulation du nerf tibial postérieur : nouvelle approche thérapeutique de l’incontinence anale ?. Pelv Perineol 2, 286–288 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11608-007-0141-1

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