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01-01-2009 | Review Article

Review of synthetic mesh-related complications in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery

Authors: Abdulmalik Bako, Ruchika Dhar

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

There is significant risk of re-operation after pelvic reconstructive surgery. In an attempt to improve outcome, synthetic materials are increasingly being used to augment pelvic organ prolapse repair despite lack of strong evidence to support their routine use. The use of synthetic mesh to correct apical, anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapse is not without complications. This review aims to evaluate the long-term complications of synthetic mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery.

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Title: Review of synthetic mesh-related complications in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery
Authors: Abdulmalik Bako
Ruchika Dhar
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-0717-5

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