Which of the following is NOT an indication for sacral neuromodulation (SNM)?

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Which of the following is NOT an indication for sacral neuromodulation (SNM)?

Sacral neuromodulation works by modulating the sacral nerve pathways that regulate the bladder and bowel reflexes. It helps when these reflexes are overactive or poorly coordinated, which is why it is indicated for urgency incontinence, non-obstructive urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence, on the other hand, stems from a problem with urethral support and pelvic floor closure, not a dysfunctional reflex pathway. Since SNM targets neural control rather than tissue support, it is not an indication for treating stress urinary incontinence.

Sacral neuromodulation works by modulating the sacral nerve pathways that regulate the bladder and bowel reflexes. It helps when these reflexes are overactive or poorly coordinated, which is why it is indicated for urgency incontinence, non-obstructive urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence, on the other hand, stems from a problem with urethral support and pelvic floor closure, not a dysfunctional reflex pathway. Since SNM targets neural control rather than tissue support, it is not an indication for treating stress urinary incontinence.

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