The role of the neurometer CPT/C in sacral neuromodulation

Turkish Journal of Urology
Abdullah Ahmed GhaziMagdy Hassouna

Abstract

The aim of the current research project was to study the role of the Neurometer®as a tool to predict responders to sacral neuromodulation therapy (SNM). This was a prospective, open study in male and female patients, aged 18 and over with voiding dysfunction [non-obstructive retention and/or frequency/ urgency syndrome]. The first group underwent a screening test to evaluate percutaneous nerve functions (PNE) and to determine whether they are candidates for SNM with the InterStim®. Prior to PNE testing, all patients were evaluated with the pain tolerance test (PTT) using the electro-diagnostic Neurometer®CPT/C device. An InterStim®implant was placed in patients who were responders to PNE testing underwent. On the other hand, non-responders underwent a staged implant placement. The second group consisted of patients who already had InterStim®implanted for voiding dysfunction. During the routine office follow-up, the patients implanted with Interstim®underwent a PTT using the Neurometer®CPT/C device. All the testing using the Neurometer CPT/C was performed on the day of the PNE for the first group, and the day of the routine follow-up visit for the second group. All of the results for the Neurometer®testing were kept blinded from...Continue Reading

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