Polypropylene Pelvic Mesh: What Went Wrong and What Will Be of the Future?

Polypropylene Pelvic Mesh: What Went Wrong and What Will Be of the Future?

Background: Polypropylene (PP) pelvic mesh is a synthetic mesh made of PP polymer used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Its use has become highly controversial due to reports of serious complications. This research critically reviews the current management options for POP and PP mesh as a viabl...

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Main Authors:	Amelia Seifalian, Zeinab Basma, Alex Digesu, Vikram Khullar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:	Biomedicines
Subjects:	pelvic mesh polypropylene pelvic organ prolapse material urogynaecology graphene
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/3/741

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