Marlex mesh prosthesis for massive vaginal vault prolapse.
A case of repeatedly recurrent massive vaginal vault prolapse is presented. Representative articles on various ingenious modalities for the repair of this condition are reviewed. An additional safe and simple procedure is described. Criteria for the ideal prosthetic material are listed. Marlex mesh prosthesis, which appears to fulfil all the criteria required for use in vaginal surgery, is recommended not only as an onlay graft to support the soft tissues approximated, but also to cover wide gaps, as was presented in this case.
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Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*