Sacral nerve stimulation for constipation and fecal incontinence in children: Long‐term outcomes, patient benefit, and parent satisfaction

Abstract

Sacral nerve stimulation is a promising and durable treatment for children with refractory constipation, and appears particularly effective in decreasing fecal incontinence. Although a quarter of patients experienced complications requiring additional surgery, nearly all parents reported health-related benefit. Future studies to identify predictors of treatment response and complications are needed.