Predictive factors for successful sacral nerve stimulation in the treatment of faecal incontinence: a 10‐year cohort analysis

Objective  Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is an established treatment for faecal incontinence. We aimed to identify specific factors that could predict the outcome of temporary and permanent stimulation.

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