摘要
Introduction
<p>The syndrome of pudendal nerve entrapment (SANP) is widely unknown and often misdiagnosed or confused with other diseases. It was first described by Amarenco in 1987. The classic clinical manifestation is pudendal neuralgia, a neuropathic pain in the genital area.Objectives
<p>To make known its existence to the urology professionals through a systematic review of existing literature and its potential for diagnosis and treatment.Materials and methods
<p>We performed a literature search through the database 鈥淧ubmed鈥?using the terms 鈥淧udendal nerve鈥? 鈥淧udendal nerve entrapment syndrome,鈥?鈥淧elvic floor neuropathic pain鈥? 鈥淧elvic floor myofascial syndrome,鈥?鈥淧udendal nerve decompression鈥? Also, selected works in English, Spanish and French, also reviewing the articles relate this work.Results
<p>We develop the highlights of the syndrome: anatomy, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, ecodoppler of internal pudendal artery, electrophysiological studies, diagnostic criteria, medical therapy, physical therapy treatments and surgery.Conclusion
<p>It is an uncommon cause of pain in the pelvic floor and greatly affects quality of life of patients. Today, we have diagnostic and therapeutic tools that allow us to treat this disabling syndrome with good results.
