The use of synthetic mesh and the management of mesh extrusion in vaginal surgery.
The authors present a review of the literature regarding the management of mesh extrusion in vaginal surgery. As used in traditional surgical techniques, the use of mesh theoretically allows for a broader base of support and eliminates the need to rely on pre-existing weakened fascia. In this article, the different physical properties and types of synthetic mesh used, and their respective advantages and disadvantages in terms of mesh extrusion, are reviewed.
Department of Urology, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
Seema
S
Sheth
Bilal
B
Chughtai
Richard
R
Lee
Renuka
R
Tyagi
Elizabeth
E
Kavaler
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery*