Clinical Efficacy of Sacral Neuromodulation for Fecal Incontinence Across Multiple Etiologies: A Single-Center Study.
NeuromodulationJun 24, 2026 (epub)
Peirui Wu, Tianming Ma, Qinxian Huang et al.
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In 30 seconds
This retrospective study evaluated the efficacy of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for fecal incontinence (FI) in 34 patients with various etiologies. Results showed that 85.3% achieved over 50% symptom relief during the testing phase, with significant reductions in Wexner scores from 18.1 to 8.2 over 24 months (p < 0.001).
Key findings
- 85.3% of patients achieved over 50% symptom relief during the testing phase.
- Wexner scores decreased significantly from 18.1 to 8.2 over 24 months (p < 0.001).
- Significant improvements in FIQL scores for lifestyle, coping/behavior, and depression were noted (p < 0.05).
Why it matters
The findings suggest that sacral neuromodulation can provide substantial and sustained symptom relief for patients with fecal incontinence, improving their quality of life across various underlying causes.