| Literature DB >> 24732000 |
Apostolos Mamopoulos1, Thomas Stavrakis2, Georgios Mavromatidis1, David Rousso1.
Abstract
Sacral neuromodulation with an implanted device is used in patients who experience urinary retention and malfunctioning overactive bladder where conservative treatment is not sufficient. The knowledge of its effect on pregnancy is not known. This article presents the case of a 34-year-old pregnant woman with an implanted device, the use of which was not discontinued during her pregnancy. Full-term pregnancy was achieved, and a healthy child was delivered by cesarean section. Sacral neuromodulation during pregnancy appears to be safe and may be preferable to intermittent bladder catheterizations that increase the chance of urinary infections.Entities:
Keywords: pregnancy; sacral neuromodulation; teratogenic; urinary dysfunction
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24732000 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.04.015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol ISSN: 0002-9378 Impact factor: 8.661