Coping with Overactive Bladder
This procedure places a thin wire close to the sacral nerves near the tailbone. These nerves carry signals to the bladder, and regulating them may help control OAB symptoms. This is often done with a temporary trial wire, which is connected to a device that delivers electrical impulses to the bladder. If this trial is successful, the wire will be permanently connected to a battery-powered device placed under the skin.
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