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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2010

Mesh removal following transvaginal mesh placement: a case series of 104 operations.

Naama Marcus-Braun, Peter von Theobald

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Article in International urogynecology journal, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers.

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32 citing papers in PubMed, 89 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Naama Marcus-BraunDepartment of Gynecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital of Caen, Boulevard Georges Clémenceau, 14033 Caen cedex, France.
Peter von Theobald
Université de Caen Normandie · FR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThe objective of the study was to reveal the way we treat vaginal mesh complications in a trained referral center.

methodsThis is a retrospective review of all patients who underwent surgical removal of transvaginal mesh for mesh-related complications during a 5-year period.

resultsEighty-three patients underwent 104 operations including 61 complete mesh removal, 14 partial excision, 15 section of sub-urethral sling, and five laparoscopies. Main indications were erosion, infection, granuloma, incomplete voiding, and pain. Fifty-eight removals occurred more than 2 years after the primary mesh placement. Mean operation time was 21 min, and there were two intraoperative and ten minor postoperative complications. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) recurred in 38% and cystocele in 19% of patients.

conclusionsIn a trained center, mesh removal was found to be a quick and safe procedure. Mesh-related complications may frequently occur more than 2 years after the primary operation. Recurrence was mostly associated with SUI and less with genital prolapse.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPelvic Organ ProlapseReoperationRetrospective StudiesSuburethral SlingsSurgical MeshUrinary Incontinence, Stress

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PMID19936589
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