business reasons

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) therapy with the Urgent® PC Neuromodulation System (Uroplasty, Inc., Minnetonka, MN, USA) for the treatment of fecal incontinence (FI).

Pilot Study

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient history of chronic FI of more than staining for at least 6 months; staining defined as less than the size of a 25¢ piece (quarter)
• Patient reported and/or failed ≥ 2 conservative therapies (e.g., diet/fiber modification, anti-diarrheal medication, pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback, medical management, etc.)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the course of the study
• Implanted electro-medical device (i.e., pacemaker, defibrillator, deep brain stimulator, etc.)
• Clinically significant neurological diseases or nerve damage impacting tibial nerve or pelvic floor function
• Prone to excessive bleeding or bleeding diathesis