Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of somatic afferent nerves in the foot relieved symptoms related to postoperative bladder spasms

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of somatic afferent nerves in the foot relieved symptoms related to postoperative bladder spasms

Abstract Background Bladder spasm is a common side effect of urological surgery. Main treatment modalities include opioids or anticholinergic medication; however, bladder spasms still occur even after these interventions. Recent studies indicate that transcutaneous stimulation of the foot can result...

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Main Authors: Chanjuan Zhang, Zhiying Xiao, Xiulin Zhang, Liqiang Guo, Wendong Sun, Changfeng Tai, Zhaoqun Jiang, Yuqiang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation
Afferent nerve
Bladder spasm
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-017-0248-9

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