Risk factors for mesh/suture erosion following sacral colpopexy
Objective The purpose of this study was to identify risks for mesh/suture erosions following abdominal sacral colpopexy (ASC). Study Design We analyzed demographic, perioperative variables, and erosion status in 322 participants in the Colpopexy and Urinary Reduction Efforts study 2 years after sacr...
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Published in | American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 199; no. 6; pp. 688.e1 - 688.e5 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article Conference Proceeding |
Language | English |
Published |
New York, NY
Mosby, Inc
01.12.2008
Elsevier |
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Summary: | Objective The purpose of this study was to identify risks for mesh/suture erosions following abdominal sacral colpopexy (ASC). Study Design We analyzed demographic, perioperative variables, and erosion status in 322 participants in the Colpopexy and Urinary Reduction Efforts study 2 years after sacral colpopexy. Results The predominant graft used was synthetic mesh: woven polyester (Mersilene; Ethicon, Inc, Somerville, NJ) (42%) or polypropylene (48%). Twenty subjects (6%) experienced mesh/suture erosion. Unadjusted risk factors for mesh/suture erosion were expanded polytrafluroethylene (ePTFE) mesh (ePTFE 4/21 [19%] vs non-ePTFE 16/301 [5%]; odds ratio [OR], 4.2), concurrent hysterectomy (OR, 4.9), and current smoking (OR, 5.2). Of those with mesh erosion, most affected women (13/17) underwent at least 1 surgery for partial or total mesh removal. Two were completely resolved, 6 had persistent problems, and 5 were lost to follow-up. No resolution was documented in the 4 women who elected observation. Conclusion Expanded PTFE mesh should not be used for sacral colpopexy. Concurrent hysterectomy and smoking are modifiable risks for mesh/suture erosion. |
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ISSN: | 0002-9378 1097-6868 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.07.029 |