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. 2021 Sep;23(9):2228-2285.
doi: 10.1111/codi.15718. Epub 2021 Jun 29.

European Society of Coloproctology guidance on the use of mesh in the pelvis in colorectal surgery

Yasuko Maeda  1 , Eloy Espin-Basany  2 , Kim Gorissen  3 , Mia Kim  4 , Paul-Antoine Lehur  5 , Lilli Lundby  6 , Ionut Negoi  7 , Gregor Norcic  8 , P Ronan O'Connell  9 , Tero Rautio  10 , Bart van Geluwe  11 , Gabrielle H van Ramshorst  12 , Andrea Warwick  13 , Carolynne J Vaizey  14
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European Society of Coloproctology guidance on the use of mesh in the pelvis in colorectal surgery

Yasuko Maeda et al. Colorectal Dis. 2021 Sep.
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Abstract

This is a comprehensive and rigorous review of currently available data on the use of mesh in the pelvis in colorectal surgery. This guideline outlines the limitations of available data and the challenges of interpretation, followed by best possible recommendations.

Keywords: colorectal surgery; guidance; mesh; perineal reconstruction; prolapse.

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