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Update Course Rewind 2025: Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Refractory Pediatric Fecal Incontinence

Video Published 2026-07-24 Updated 2026-07-24

Topic Overview

This video, featuring Dr. P. Ben Ham III, discusses sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) as a treatment option for children with severe fecal incontinence and constipation refractory to conventional medical therapies. It presents a clinical scenario of a 13-year-old male and reviews the technique, efficacy, and potential complications of SNS in pediatric patients. The discussion highlights improved continence rates and important considerations regarding its current FDA approval status for children.

Keywords

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