Affiliation:
1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD , USA
2. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine , Ann Arbor MI , USA
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The aim of this systemtic review is to introduce clinical applications (especially emerging) and potential mechanisms of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for treating various gastrointestinal diseases.
Materials and Methods
PubMed and Web of Science were searched for studies published on SNS and its clinical applications in fecal incontinence (limited to systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies), constipation (limited to reviews and randomized control clinical studies), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and upper gastrointestinal motility disorders. The relevant studies were pooled, and their findings were summarized and discussed.
Results
SNS is an approved method for treating fecal incontinence. Systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated high efficacy of the SNS therapy for fecal incontinence. Increased anal sphincter pressure and improvement in rectal sensation were reported as major mechanisms involved in the SNS therapy. SNS has also been proposed for treating constipation, but the therapy has been shown ineffective. There is a lack in SNS methodological optimization and mechanistic research. A few basic and clinical studies have reported the potential of SNS for treating visceral pain in IBS. SNS seemed capable of improving mucosal barrier functions. Several case reports are available in the literature on the treatment of IBD with SNS. Several laboratory studies suggested therapeutic potential of a special method of SNS for IBD. Cholinergic anti-inflammatory mechanisms were reported. Due to a recently reported spinal afferent and vagal efferent pathway of SNS, a few preclinical studies reported the potential of SNS for upper gastrointestinal motility disorders. However, no clinical studies have been performed.
Conclusions
SNS for fecal incontinence is a well-established clinical therapy. However, the current method of SNS is ineffective for treating constipation. Further methodological development and randomized clinical trials are needed to explore potential applications of SNS for IBS and IBD.
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