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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 5/2012

01-05-2012 | Original Article

Long-term subjective results of tension-free vaginal tape operation for female urinary stress incontinence

Authors: Karin Glavind, Emilie Glavind, Morten Fenger-Grøn

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2012

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of the study was to evaluate the subjective outcome between 1 and 5 years after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) operation and the need for follow-up.

Methods

A prospective questionnaire study was performed including questions about incontinence, urinary tract infection, emptying problems, the wish for a clinical control and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF).

Results

One hundred seventy-three patients were included. There were more patients with subjective recurrent stress incontinence over the years, but ICIQ-SF was unchanged. There was no rise in patients reporting urge incontinence over the years. Only 11.4% of the patients wished for a clinical control at some time.

Conclusion

The TVT operation showed a slight degree of subjective deterioration between 1 and 5 years after the operation; however, the ICIQ-SF was unchanged. There seems to be no need for long-term follow-up at the operating department.
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Metadata
Title
Long-term subjective results of tension-free vaginal tape operation for female urinary stress incontinence
Authors
Karin Glavind
Emilie Glavind
Morten Fenger-Grøn
Publication date
01-05-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1601-2

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