SMJ articles in the category "vaginal mesh"

Original Article

Pain Scores and Exposure Rates after Polypropylene Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Objectives: To characterize pain and exposure after Prolift placement and identify risk factors. Methods: A case series of women who underwent Prolift vaginal mesh were surveyed. Pain was assessed using a visual analog scale. Exposure was evaluated clinically. Results: Of 183 eligible patients, 160 completed the survey, and 45 returned…

Posted in: mesh exposure 2 pain 18 pelvic organ prolapse 4 vaginal mesh 2

Original Article

Estimating the Early Impact of the FDA Safety Communication on the Use of Surgical Mesh

Objectives: To estimate the early impact of the July 2011 Food and Drug Administration Safety Communication on the practice patterns of gynecologic surgeons using surgical mesh to manage pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed by administering a mesh usage questionnaire to…

Posted in: mesh 2 midurethral sling 2 vaginal mesh 2
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