Brindley procedure

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeName sacral anterior root stimulator implantation
gptkbp:complication infection
loss of reflexes
device failure
gptkbp:contraindication intact sacral reflexes
gptkbp:firstPerformed 1970s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brindley procedure
gptkbp:involves gptkb:dorsal_rhizotomy
gptkb:sacral_anterior_root_stimulator
gptkbp:namedAfter G.S. Brindley
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:neuroscientist
gptkbp:requires surgical implantation
gptkbp:result improved bowel control
improved sexual function
improved bladder control
gptkbp:treatment spinal cord injury
gptkbp:usedFor restoring bladder function
restoring bowel function
restoring sexual function
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:sacral_anterior_root_stimulation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7