Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of absorbable and non-absorbable mesh for rectal fixation in abdominal rectopexy. DESIGN: Prospective open study. SETTING: University hospital, Israel. SUBJECTS: INTERVENTIONS: MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: There was no operative mortality, and there were no significant differences between the groups in the incidence of postoperative complications. Mean (SD) follow up was 3.6(0.5) years and 3.8(0.7) years in the Dexon and Prolene groups, respectively. Preoperative and postoperative performance indices based on the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index were similar in both groups. CONCLUSIONS:
Dexon mesh may be as effective as Prolene mesh in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse. A performance index seems to be a useful tool for evaluating the outcome of patients after repair of complete rectal prolapse.
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Authors | Y Galili, M Rabau |
Journal | The European journal of surgery = Acta chirurgica
(Eur J Surg)
Vol. 163
Issue 6
Pg. 445-8
(Jun 1997)
ISSN: 1102-4151 [Print] England |
PMID | 9231856
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Polypropylenes
- Polyglycolic Acid
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Topics |
- Activities of Daily Living
- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Polyglycolic Acid
- Polypropylenes
- Prospective Studies
- Quality of Life
- Rectal Prolapse
(surgery)
- Surgical Mesh
- Treatment Outcome
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