In:
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, Wiley, Vol. 35, No. 5 ( 2009-10), p. 953-960
Abstract:
Aims: To describe the benefits and complications of a combined bovine/pericardium polypropylene mesh for severe vaginal wall prolapse at midterm follow up. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients with stages 3 and 4 pelvic prolapse undergoing cystocele repair using the combined mesh. Results: Between June 2004 and April 2006 36 patients were treated. The median follow up was 35 months. Two patients experienced de novo urgency (5.6%). Resolution of prolapse was achieved in 91.7% of patients. Ten percent of those with urinary incontinence continued to suffer from incontinence after surgery. There was a significant improvement in the quality of life in cases with associated urinary incontinence, and in the sexual lives and constipation of all patients. Two cases of vaginal perforation (5.6%) and three cases of vaginal erosion (8.3%) were described. Conclusions: The use of a composite bovine pericardium/polypropylene mesh for cystocele correction is feasible and safe, yielding good results at midterm follow up.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1341-8076
,
1447-0756
DOI:
10.1111/jog.2009.35.issue-5
DOI:
10.1111/j.1447-0756.2009.01036.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2009
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1327307-3
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2079101-X
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