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This chapter is mainly about the merits, defects and range of application of one type of implant, the sacral anterior root stimulator (Brindley et al. 1986; Herlant and Colombel 1986). Some related devices will be discussed briefly.
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Brindley, G.S. (1988). Nerve-stimulating Implants for Bladder Control in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury or Disease. In: Gingell, J.C., Abrams, P.H. (eds) Controversies and Innovations in Urological Surgery. Clinical Practice in Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3142-7_26
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