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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 8/2012

01-08-2012 | Clinical Opinion

Why I use mesh: a personal perspective

Author: Jason C. Cooper

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 8/2012

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Abstract

The issue of using vaginally inserted polypropylene mesh is currently much debated. This personal view, stimulated by a live debate on the topic, sets out to look at some of the issues surrounding mesh, and aims to encourage discussion of this matter.
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Metadata
Title
Why I use mesh: a personal perspective
Author
Jason C. Cooper
Publication date
01-08-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1778-z

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