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. 2004 Mar;93(4):539-42.
doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2003.04659.x.

Functional extracorporeal magnetic stimulation as a treatment for female urinary incontinence: 'the chair'

D D Chandi  1 , P M Groenendijk, P L Venema
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Functional extracorporeal magnetic stimulation as a treatment for female urinary incontinence: 'the chair'

D D Chandi et al. BJU Int. 2004 Mar.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate, in a prospective study, the efficiency and applicability of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) of the pelvic floor for treating urinary incontinence in women.

Patients and methods: FMS was provided by a 'magnetic chair'; 24 patients were treated twice weekly for 8 weeks (12 with urge incontinence and 12 with a mixture of urge and stress incontinence). The outcome was assessed urodynamically, by a pad test, and by patient satisfaction.

Results: In 58% of the patients there was an objective improvement in incontinence; three patients were completely dry and 71% reported a subjective improvement (P < 0.001).

Conclusion: FMS is a safe, noninvasive and painless treatment for urinary incontinence; it is effective and easy to administer as an outpatient treatment.

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