2023
DOI: 10.4111/icu.20230111
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Microbial colonization of sacral nerve stimulators pseudo-capsule: A single institution experience

Mostafa M. Mostafa,
Mohamed Kamel,
Ayman Mahdy

Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the incidence and type of microbial colonization of the pseudo-capsule (PC) that forms around sacral nerve stimulators (SNS) and consequently the significance of surgical excision of this PC at time of SNS revision or removal. Materials and Methods A cohort of 31 patients who underwent SNS revision or removal from January 2018 to June 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. The baseline demographics, rate and type of PC microbial colonization and develop… Show more

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