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Systems and methods for a trial stage and/or long-term treatment of disorders of the body using neurostimulation

  • US 20080161874A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2007
  • Published: 07/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for screening and/or treating a pelvic region disorder comprisingproviding an external pulse generator,providing a percutaneous lead including a connector at or near a proximal portion, and an electrode at or near a distal portion, the electrode being electrically coupled to the connector,inserting the distal portion of the percutaneous lead into tissue near-midline over the pubic symphysis, positioning the electrode at a target site between the pubic symphysis and the clitoris of a female or the base of the penis of a male,coupling the percutaneous lead to the external pulse generator, andoperating the external pulse generator to convey stimulation waveforms to the electrode to screen and/or treat the pelvic region disorder.

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