Functional: Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Difference between revisions

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***** Significantly higher incontinence rate at all points of follow-up in the women who did not undergo a Burch
***** Significantly higher incontinence rate at all points of follow-up in the women who did not undergo a Burch
* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Posterior prolapse</span>'''
* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Posterior prolapse</span>'''
** <span style="color:#ff0000">Posterior (rectocele) repair</span>
** <span style="color:#ff0000">'''Posterior (rectocele) repair'''</span>
**Levator ani, gluteal pain, and rectal penetration have been described after rectocele repairs performed with mesh augmentation
**Levator ani, gluteal pain, and rectal penetration have been described after rectocele repairs performed with mesh augmentation
* '''In 2011, the FDA released a safety communication (FDA website) regarding mesh placed transvaginally specifically for the repair of pelvic prolapse.'''
* '''In 2011, the FDA released a safety communication (FDA website) regarding mesh placed transvaginally specifically for the repair of pelvic prolapse.'''