title: Nonautologous sling materials.
abstract: This article provides a comprehensive and updated review of the current nonautologous sling materials available for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. The various materials are described, relevant clinical studies are discussed, and newer materials are outlined. Complications arising from use of different materials also are described.
authors.affiliation: Section of Female Urology and Voiding Dysfunction, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Weston, FL 33331, USA. ghonieg@ccf.org
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Ghoniem
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Kapoor
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery*; D016741:Urinary Sphincter, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials