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Mesh holds up well in posterior prolapse repairs. (Cell and Porcine Mesh).

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| March 01, 2003 | Splete, Heidi | COPYRIGHT 2003 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

MIAMI BEACH -- Both small intestine cell mucosa mesh and porcine dermis mesh yield excellent results when used for posterior vaginal wall prolapse, Dr. Jim Ross said at the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

Both materials are easy to attach and easy to use, but the small intestine sub-mucosa healed more like normal tissue in a small pilot study, said Dr. Ross of the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Female Continence, Salinas (Calif.).

He and his associates compared the two mesh types in a pilot study to assess whether specific types could be used for certain repairs. Of 31 patients with posterior vaginal wall prolapse, 18 were treated with ...

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