1 Guidance

1 Guidance

This document replaces previous guidance on sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence (interventional procedure guidance 5).

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence appears adequate to support the use of this procedure, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.

1.2 The procedure should only be performed in specialist units by clinicians with a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of faecal incontinence.