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Impact of the 2011 FDA Transvaginal Mesh Safety Update on AUGS Members’ Use of Synthetic Mesh and Biologic Grafts in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Authors :
Clemons, Jeffrey L.
Weinstein, Milena
Guess, Marsha K.
Alperin, Marianna
Moalli, Pamela
Gregory, William Thomas
Lukacz, Emily S.
Sung, Vivian W.
Chen, Bertha H.
Bradley, Catherine S.
Source :
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery; July-August 2013, Vol. 19 Issue: 4 p191-198, 8p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

To describe the frequency of use and recent change in use of synthetic mesh and biologic grafts in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence surgery by American Urogynecology Society (AUGS) members.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21518378 and 21544212
Volume :
19
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48502849
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0b013e31829099c1