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Neuromodulation for Chronic Pelvic Pain

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Abstract

Purpose of Review: Chronic pelvic pain is a heterogeneous condition that often requires multiple physician visits and various treatments prior to achieving an acceptable management strategy. Neuromodulation has been used to treat chronic pelvic pain that has failed other therapies. Recent Findings: Numerous modalities of neuromodulation have been used to alleviate chronic pelvic pain with promising results. Summary: Numerous modalities of neuromodulation have demonstrated efficacy in the management of pelvic pain. Further investigation is needed to elucidate the most effective treatment modality and to identify the patients who would benefit most from this therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Article number32
JournalCurrent Urology Reports
Volume19
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2018

Keywords

  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Neuromodulation
  • PTNS
  • Pudendal nerve stimulation
  • Sacral neuromodulation
  • TENS

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