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BMJ : British medical journal
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Observational Study
Use and risks of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse surgery in women in New York state: population based cohort study.
To assess the use of mesh in pelvic organ prolapse surgery, and compare short term outcomes between procedures using and not using mesh. ⋯ Despite multiple warnings released by the US Food and Drug Administration since 2008, use of mesh in pelvic organ prolapse surgery continues to grow. In this statewide comprehensive study, mesh procedures were associated with an increased risk of reinterventions within one year and urinary retention after surgery.