Stimulation of the Peripheral Nervous System - The Neuromodulation Frontier
Progress in Neurological Surgery, Vol. 29
Progress in Neurological Surgery Series, Vol. 29

Among neuromodulation procedures, electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves (PNS) is probably the most underappreciated modality. Although PNS is used for all kinds of medical conditions, ranging from chronic neuropathic pain and headache to epilepsy, depression, hypertension and heart failure, its importance is frequently overshadowed by spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation. While the earlier version of this book dealt exclusively with various pain syndromes, this new volume covers the entire spectrum of PNS applications.

Written by recognized authorities in their respective fields, the chapters of this title describe the use of PNS in the management of neurological, psychiatric, otorhinolaryngological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, colorectal and genitourinary disorders. To reflect the complexity of the regulatory process, the book ends with a special chapter dedicated to the current state of approval of different PNS devices.

This book will be of great value to all those who deal with neuromodulation, including clinicians who select PNS candidates, surgeons and other specialists who implant PNS devices, and researchers and engineers who work on making the stimulators safer and more effective.

Series Editor’s Note

Preface

Technology for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Theoretical Basis of Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Surgical Technique and Complications

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy: An Evidence-Based Approach

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Major Depressive Episodes

Phrenic Nerve Stimulation: Technology and Clinical Applications

Trigeminal Ganglion Stimulation

Carotid Sinus/Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension and Heart Failure

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulation in Neurovascular Headaches

Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Migraine: Update from Recent Multicenter Trials

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Back Pain

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Pain in Extremities: An Update

Peripheral Neuromodulation to Treat Postamputation Pain

Peripheral Neurostimulation with a Microsize Wireless Stimulator

Sacral Neuromodulation for Genitourinary Problems

Sacral Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Bowel Disorders

Stimulation of the Dorsal Root Ganglion

Regulation of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Technology