Ultrasound appearances after mesh implantation-evidence of mesh contraction or folding?

Authors: K. Švabík, A. Martan, J. Mašata, R. Haddad El, P. Hubka, Markéta Pavlíková
Publication year: 2011
Publication type: Článek v odborném periodiku
Periodical: International Urogynecology Journal
Bibliographic citation: ŠVABÍK, K., MARTAN, A., MAŠATA, J., HADDAD EL, R., HUBKA, P., PAVLÍKOVÁ, Markéta. Ultrasound appearances after mesh implantation-evidence of mesh contraction or folding? International Urogynecology Journal. 2011, 22(5), 529-533. ISSN 0937-3462. E-ISSN 1433-3023
Dostupné z: doi:10.1007/s00192-010-1308-9
DOI: 10.1007/s00192-010-1308-9
ID: 360340

Abstract

Polypropylene meshes are frequently used in abdominal and vaginal reconstructive surgery. Recently, several authors have claimed that mesh-associated complications may be linked to mesh shrinkage. We have performed a prospective study with postoperative follow-up by ultrasound examination at two time points after Prolift anterior implantation to assess changes in the ultrasound appearance of mesh implants over time.