Publications by authors named "S De Wachter"
Purpose: Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the appendix (aNET) are rare tumors that are often diagnosed by pathology as an incidental finding after appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Several guidelines proposed risk criteria to indicate oncological completion surgery after appendectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of proposed criteria for completion surgery of aNET.
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- The Revi system, developed by BlueWind Medical, is an innovative implantable device designed to treat urgency urinary incontinence, marking the first FDA-cleared neuromodulation device that can be used without prior conservative treatments.
- In a study involving 151 women, 79% of those assessed at the 24-month mark showed significant improvement in their condition, with consistent efficacy over time and high rates of participant satisfaction.
- The results highlight the Revi system's durability, effectiveness, and safety, with no serious adverse events reported throughout the study period.
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- The study focused on how pelvic floor muscle (PFM) responses during sacral neuromodulation (SNM) programming could enhance the treatment of patients with overactive bladder or urinary retention.
- It involved 64 women, with a success rate of 80%, and measured the relationship between sensory and motor thresholds and treatment outcomes.
- The results indicated that lower motor thresholds and specific PFM response amplitudes were linked to better treatment improvement, suggesting that monitoring these factors could optimize therapy delivery.
Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) motor response provoked during sacral neuromodulation (SNM) lead placement, determining its utility in improving therapy delivery.
Materials And Methods: A prospective pilot study (January 2018-September 2021) was performed including patients with overactive bladder or nonobstructive urinary retention-a very homogeneous group without any medical history interfering with bladder function-who underwent SNM. An external pulse generator was connected for three weeks.