title: Why I use mesh: a personal perspective.
abstract: The issue of using vaginally inserted polypropylene mesh is currently much debated. This personal view, stimulated by a live debate on the topic, sets out to look at some of the issues surrounding mesh, and aims to encourage discussion of this matter.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG, England, UK. jasoncooper@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Jason C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D056887:Pelvic Organ Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes