Intravaginal functional electrical stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder: Results of 3 years follow-up
Gineco.ro, cilt.5, sa.3, ss.192-195, 2009 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 5 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Dergi Adı: Gineco.ro
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.192-195
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Over-active bladder, FES, QOL score
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: To evaluate the long term results of intravaginal functional electrical stimulation therapy in women with overactive bladder. Study Design: Functional electrical stimulation was applied in 65 cases with over active bladder and 52 of them completed 3 years follow-up period. The cases were evaluated by urinary diary and multichannel urodynamics. Urinary symptoms and quality of life scores were recorded before and after the treatment. Results: The quality of life scores before and after functional electrical stimulation (1 week, 1 year and 3 years) were 13.1 ± 7.45, 3.21 ± 4.71, 2.52 ± 2.93, 3.26 ± 4.28, respectively (P< 0.05). The urinary symptoms (urgency, urge incontinence, frequency) were also significantly improved after functional electrical stimulation. Conclusion: Functional electrical stimulation is a simple, non-invasive, cheap and effective therapeutic option for detrusor over activity. The quality of life scores of our cases were improved significantly even 3 years after the therapy.