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Review
. 2009 Jan;20(1):103-11.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-008-0717-5. Epub 2008 Sep 9.

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

Abdulmalik Bako  1 , Ruchika Dhar
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Review

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

Abdulmalik Bako et al. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Jan.

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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  • Complications of vaginal mesh: our experience.
    Jacquetin B, Cosson M. Jacquetin B, et al. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Aug;20(8):893-6. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-0926-6. Epub 2009 Jun 10. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009. PMID: 19513574 No abstract available.

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