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The use of mesh implants in vaginal prolapse surgery: Position statement and recommendations of the South African Urogynaecology Association

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Etienne W Henn

Abstract


This is the 2014 updated guideline and position statement from the South African Urogynaecology Association on the use of transvaginal mesh for the surgical correction of pelvic organ prolapse.


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Etienne W Henn, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa

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Keywords

Recommendations; Prolapse; Surgery; Transvaginal mesh

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South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2014;20(2):43-46. DOI:10.7196/sajog.846

Article History

Date submitted: 2014-01-29
Date published: 2014-08-13

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