Vladimir V. Iakovlev and Erin T. Carey and John Steege
Pathology of Explanted Transvaginal Meshes
549 - 552
2014
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International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9999333
https://publications.waset.org/vol/93
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
The use of polypropylene mesh devices for Pelvic
Organ Prolapse (POP) spread rapidly during the last decade, yet our
knowledge of the meshtissue interaction is far from complete. We
aimed to perform a thorough pathological examination of explanted
POP meshes and describe findings that may explain mechanisms of
complications resulting in product excision. We report a spectrum of
important findings, including nerve ingrowth, mesh deformation,
involvement of detrusor muscle with neural ganglia, and
polypropylene degradation. Analysis of these findings may improve
and guide future treatment strategies.
Open Science Index 93, 2014