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Observational studyInternational urogynecology journal2021

Prospective ultrasonographic follow-up of transvaginal lightweight meshes: a 1-year multicenter study.

Lucie Allègre, Geertje Callewaert, Charles Coudray, Christophe Demattei, Laure Panel, Caroline Carlier-Guerin, Vincent Letouzey, Renaud de Tayrac, Brigitte Fatton

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Observational study in International urogynecology journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors.

Lucie AllègreDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France. lucie.allegre@chu-nimes.fr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0384-0657
Geertje CallewaertDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France.
Charles CoudrayDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France.
Christophe DematteiDepartment of BESPIM (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, and Innovation in Methodology), Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France.
Laure PanelDepartment of Gynecology, Clinique Beau Soleil, Montpellier, France.
Caroline Carlier-GuerinDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Camille Guérin Hospital, Châtellerault, France.
Vincent LetouzeyDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France.
Renaud de TayracDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France.
Brigitte FattonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThe use of new lightweight meshes in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery may reduce complications related to mesh retraction (chronic pain, dyspareunia, and mesh exposure). The aim of this study was to investigate changes in the area and position of Uphold Lite™ mesh 6 weeks and 12 months after anterior and/or apical prolapse repair.

methodsThis observational prospective multicenter study included patients who had undergone transvaginal surgery for symptomatic POP-Q stage ≥ II anterior and/or apical compartment prolapse with placement of Uphold Lite mesh. The dimensions and position of the mesh were evaluated at 6 weeks and 12 months by ultrasonography. Correlations between ultrasonographic mesh characteristics and POP recurrence were analyzed.

resultsFifty evaluable women with an average age of 66.8 years were included. No statistically significant difference in mesh area was found between week 6 and month 12 postoperatively, either at rest (1746.92 vs. 1574.48 mm

conclusionsUltrasonographic measurements of the Uphold Lite™ mesh appear to remain stable between 6 weeks and 12 months postoperatively. M-BN distance correlates with cystocele recurrence. These results appear to confirm the value of ultrasound in mesh evaluation.

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CystocelePelvic Organ ProlapseAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansProspective StudiesSurgical MeshTreatment OutcomeMesh-related complicationsPelvic organ prolapseTransvaginal meshUltrasound

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