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Update in Management of Vaginal Mesh Erosion

Current Urology Reports, 2013
Mesh erosion is one of the major complications of prolapse surgery conducted by transvaginal approach. Following the extensive use of meshes and warning about potential complications, a new classification of mesh-related adverse events has been proposed. Due to the wide scope of clinical features, no standardized approach has been proposed.
Jean-Nicolas, Cornu, Laurence, Peyrat, François, Haab   +2 more
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Managing vaginal mesh exposure/erosions

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
To review the known causes, presentation, and management of synthetic mesh exposure and other healing abnormalities associated with transvaginal implantation for pelvic organ prolapse.The recent restriction of mesh used in urogynecology to type 1 monofilament/macroporous mesh has led to recognizable patterns of healing abnormality development. Excision
G Willy, Davila, Alfredo, Jijon
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When and how to excise vaginal mesh

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2016
Purpose of review Since 2011, there has been increasing attention paid to the use of synthetic grafts (mesh) in pelvic reconstructive surgery. Although synthetic grafts are considered permanent implants to improve outcomes, the use of this material has created inadvertent complications such as erosion, chronic pain, and ...
Lisa, Rogo-Gupta, Mario, Castellanos
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Mesh retraction correlates with vaginal pain and overactive bladder symptoms after anterior vaginal mesh repair

International Urogynecology Journal, 2013
The aim of the present study was to determine possible correlations between mesh retraction after anterior vaginal mesh repair and de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and vaginal pain symptoms.One hundred and three women with symptomatic prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall, stages 3 and 4 based on the Pelvic Organ ...
Przemysław Bieńkowski, P Mierzejewski
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The use of synthetic mesh and the management of mesh extrusion in vaginal surgery

Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2012
The authors present a review of the literature regarding the management of mesh extrusion in vaginal surgery. As used in traditional surgical techniques, the use of mesh theoretically allows for a broader base of support and eliminates the need to rely on pre-existing weakened fascia.
Seema, Sheth, Bilal, Chughtai, Richard, Lee, Renuka, Tyagi, Elizabeth, Kavaler   +4 more
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An update on research and outcomes in surgical management of vaginal mesh complications

Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2019
Introduction: Stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are major quality of life conditions affecting millions of individuals. Transvaginal mesh materials have been proposed to supplant native tissue repairs.
Dominic Lee, P. Zimmern
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Polypropylene Vaginal Mesh Grafts in Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2010
Basic concepts are presented for the use of polypropylene mesh in gynecology for prolapse and stress-incontinence repair. The vagina is a clean-contaminated environment, and it is not possible to insert polypropylene mesh devices without bacterial contamination, despite standard antibiotic usage.
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Vaginal mesh in prolapse surgery

The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 2018
Key content Mesh used in gynaecology can be permanent or absorbable. According to the Amid classification, there are four types of permanent synthetic mesh. In gynaecology, type 1 monofilament polypropylene mesh is used. Autologous, cadaveric (allograft) or porcine/bovine (xenograft) meshes are more correctly termed ‘grafts’.
Patrick Campbell, Swati Jha, Alfred Cutner   +2 more
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Vaginal mesh implants: putting the relations between UK doctors and industry in plain sight

British medical journal, 2018
Despite government guidance, it remains difficult to unpick industry funding of clinicians in the UK—and specialists in vaginal mesh treatment are no exception.
J. Gornall
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Vaginal Mesh Surgery

2018
The placement of vaginal mesh for pelvic organ prolapse has created one of the greatest dilemmas for surgeons of our generation. Based on current guidelines there are few indications for its use. As a result of publicity clinicians are likely to see patients with complaints about vaginal mesh.
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