Trial reportInternational urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction2003
The effects of the tension-free vaginal tape on proximal urethral position: a prospective, longitudinal evaluation.
Trial report in International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction, 2003. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- The effects of the tension-free vaginal tape on voiding function: a prospective evaluation.International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunctionTrial
- Use of three-dimensional ultrasound scan to assess the clinical importance of midurethral placement of the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) for treatment of incontinence.International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunctionTrial
- Measurement of the Q-tip angle before and after tension-free vaginal tape-obturator (TVT-O): preoperative urethral mobility may predict surgical outcome.International urogynecology journal · 2013Article
- The prevalence of voiding difficulty after TVT, its impact on quality of life, and related risk factors.International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction · 2007Article
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Abstract
This study was designed to determine the anatomic effects of the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT). A cohort of 94 patients was followed for 1 year. Urethral position was quantified using the Q-tip angle. Statistical analysis employed the ANOVA and paired t tests. A total of 54 (57%) patients met the criteria for analysis. In these 54 patients the success rate was 81%. Straining Q-tip angles decreased from a mean preoperative value of 52 degrees to 28 degrees before 1 month, 34 degrees at 1-6 months, 41 degrees at 6-12 months, and 45 degrees at 1 year ( P <0.05). The postoperative resting angles remained essentially unchanged. The sling initially provides support to the proximal urethra which diminishes over time. Unchanged resting Q-tip angles confirm the tension-free concept and there appears to be no shrinkage or tightening of the sling. We concluded that the success of the TVT is not due to proximal urethral support.
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