Clinical Results For Bowel Control

Question 1

According to the interstim 12 month prospective clinical study (Werner Study), what % of patients achieved >= 50% reduction in incontinence episodes per week (per protocol and intent -to-treat)?

Answer 1

83% and 73%

Question 2

According to the interstim 12-month prospective clinical study (Wexner Study), what % of patients achieved complete continence at 12 months?

Answer 2

41% and 36%

Question 3

The 5-year quality of life measures on the FIQoL were:

Answer 3

Lifestyle, Coping/Behavior, Embarrassment, and Depression/Self Perception

Question 4

The long-term, 5 year study by Hull showed that _____ of patients with FI achieves =>50% reduction in a the number of incontinent episodes per week and ______ of patients achieved complete continence at 5 years

Answer 4

89% and 36%

Question 5

Both ASCRS and ACG gave SNM a _____ for the treatment of FI patients after failing conservative treatments.

Answer 5

Strong Recommendation