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Evaluation Of A Transvaginal Mesh Delivery System For The Correction Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Subjective And Objective Findings At Least 1 Year After Surgery, Patrick Culligan, Paul Littman, Charbel Salamon, Jennifer Priestley, Amir Shariati
Evaluation Of A Transvaginal Mesh Delivery System For The Correction Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Subjective And Objective Findings At Least 1 Year After Surgery, Patrick Culligan, Paul Littman, Charbel Salamon, Jennifer Priestley, Amir Shariati
Jennifer L. Priestley
Objective: We sought to track objective and subjective outcomes ≥1 year after transvaginal mesh system to correct prolapse. Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study of 120 women who received a transvaginal mesh procedure (Avaulta Solo, CR Bard Inc, Covington, GA). Outcomes were pelvic organ prolapse quantification values; Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory, Short Form 20/Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire, Short Form 7 scores; and a surgical satisfaction survey. “Surgical failure” was defined as pelvic organ prolapse quantification point >0, and/or any reports of vaginal bulge. Results: Of 120 patients, 116 (97%) were followed up for a mean of 14.4 months …