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The Role of Vaginal Mesh Procedures in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery in View of Complication Risk
Joint Authors
Ellington, David R.
Richter, Holly E.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Synthetic transvaginal mesh has been employed in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse for more than a decade.
As the use of these devices increased during this period so did adverse event reporting.
In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Notification informed physicians and patients of rising concerns with the use of synthetic transvaginal mesh.
Shortly thereafter and in parallel to marked increases in adverse event reporting within the Manufacturer and User Device Experience (MAUDE), the FDA released a Safety Communication regarding urogynecologic surgical mesh use.
Following this report and in the wake of increased medical industry product withdrawal, growing medicolegal concerns, patient safety, and clinical practice controversy, many gynecologists and pelvic reconstructive surgeons are left with limited long-term data, clinical guidance, and growing uncertainty regarding the role of synthetic transvaginal mesh use in pelvic organ prolapse.
This paper reviews the reported complications of synthetic transvaginal mesh with an evidence-based approach as well as providing suggested guidance for the future role of its use amidst the controversy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ellington, David R.& Richter, Holly E.. 2013. The Role of Vaginal Mesh Procedures in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery in View of Complication Risk. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465468
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ellington, David R.& Richter, Holly E.. The Role of Vaginal Mesh Procedures in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery in View of Complication Risk. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465468
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ellington, David R.& Richter, Holly E.. The Role of Vaginal Mesh Procedures in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery in View of Complication Risk. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465468
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465468