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SynthesisInternational urogynecology journal2020

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Menghua Wang, Zhongyu Jian, Yucheng Ma, Xi Jin, Hong Li, Kunjie Wang

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6 authors.

Menghua Wang *Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Zhongyu Jian *Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Yucheng MaDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Xi JinDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Hong LiDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
Kunjie WangDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China. wangkj@scu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8289-2791

Funding

1.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University ZY20161041.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University ZYGD180111.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University ZYJC18015Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province 2018SZ0118Project of Sichuan Provincial Health Department ZH2017-101
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome.

methodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched systematically to identify all the relevant studies. Void frequency per day, nocturia frequency per day, urgency episodes per day, incontinence episodes per day, urodynamic values, success rate and side effects, etc., were extracted from the included studies and analyzed.

resultsTwenty-eight studies with 2461 patients in total were included. Results showed that there was a significant clinical effect on the voiding frequency per day (MD = -2.48; 95% CI -3.19, -1.76; P < 0.001), nocturia frequency per day (MD = -1.57; 95% CI -2.16, -0.99; P < 0.001), urgency episodes per day (MD = -2.20; 95% CI -3.77, -0.62; P = 0.006), incontinence episodes per day (MD = -1.37; 95% CI -1.71, -1.02; P < 0.001), maximum cystometric capacity (MD = 63.76; 95% CI 31.90, 95.61; P < 0.001) and compliance (MD = 7.62; 95% CI 0.61, 14.63; P = 0.033). The pooled success rate was 0.68 (95% CI 0.59, 0.78). The major complication was the pain at the puncture site, but the incidence was low.

conclusionsPTNS is effective and safe in treating OAB symptoms.

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Transcutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationUrinary Bladder, OveractiveUrinary IncontinenceHumansTibial NerveTreatment OutcomeUrodynamicsMeta-analysisOveractive bladderPercutaneous tibial nerve stimulationPTNS

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PMID32681345

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