| Literature DB >> 12114916 |
Kimberly S Kenton1, Michael P Woods, Linda Brubaker.
Abstract
Synthetic materials are frequently used in gynecologic surgical procedures to repair pelvic floor hernias and prolapse and to form barriers to adhesion formation. Mesh erosion into the vagina and lower urinary tract are known complications. We report 2 cases of polytetrafluoroethylene mesh erosion into the rectum.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12114916 DOI: 10.1067/mob.2002.121086
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol ISSN: 0002-9378 Impact factor: 8.661