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01-06-2012 | Female Urology (A Gousse, Section Editor)

Evaluation of Current Synthetic Mesh Materials in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair

Authors: Prashanth Kanagarajah, Rajinikanth Ayyathurai, Christopher Gomez

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

With increasing use of synthetic material in pelvic organ prolapse repair, the reporting and incidence of associated complications also have increased. The role of synthetic mesh in pelvic organ prolapse repair remains controversial and it is a therapeutic dilemma whether to continue its use in patients with poor native tissues, despite the recent public safety notification provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In this article, we review the biomaterials used in pelvic organ prolapse repair and discuss the outcomes and associated complications, paying emphasis to the benefits and the risks.

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Title: Evaluation of Current Synthetic Mesh Materials in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair
Authors: Prashanth Kanagarajah
Rajinikanth Ayyathurai
Christopher Gomez
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-012-0247-z

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