Prospective randomized study evaluating ultrasound versus fluoroscopy guided sacral InterStim® lead placement: A pilot study

201814 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Jaschar Shakuri‐Rad · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jannah H. Thompson · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Ultrasound guided placement of foramen needle during Stage I sacral neuromodulation results in reduction of radiation exposure to the patient, surgeon, and operating room staff. Further studies are necessary to determine the learning curve and efficacy of this technique.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurourology and Urodynamics

Volume 37, Issue 5, pp. 1737-1743

DOI: 10.1002/nau.23502

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