New strategies to improve results of mesh surgeries for vaginal prolapses repair – an update
Int. braz. j. urol
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41(4): 623-634, July-Aug. 2015. tab, graf
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-763049
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACTThe use of meshes has become the first option for the treatment of soft tissue disorders as hernias and stress urinary incontinence and widely used in vaginal prolapse's treatment. However, complications related to mesh issues cannot be neglected. Various strategies have been used to improve tissue integration of prosthetic meshes and reduce related complications. The aim of this review is to present the state of art of mesh innovations, presenting the whole arsenal which has been studied worldwide since composite meshes, coated meshes, collagen's derived meshes and tissue engineered prostheses, with focus on its biocompatibility and technical innovations, especially for vaginal prolapse surgery.
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Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Surgical Mesh
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Uterine Prolapse
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Coated Materials, Biocompatible
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de Campinas/BR
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