Vaginal mesh – the controversy
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Vaginal mesh – the controversy
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that can cause significant symptoms that affect a woman's quality of life. It is the result of defects in the supporting structures of the vagina and, depending on the location and size, can alter the functions of the organs contained within the female pelvis. Approximately 11% of women will undergo surgical intervention for their prolapse or for incontinenc...
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عنوان ژورنال: F1000 Medicine Reports
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1757-5931
DOI: 10.3410/m4-21