Abstract
Methods
Thirty-three patients with failed previous incontinence surgery had a Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) inserted. Preoperative evaluation included uroflow, filing and voiding cystometry, urethral profilometry and a Q-tip test. Factors assessed postoperatively included cure, improvement or failure rates at 20.5 months follow-up, complications, and preoperative and postoperative values of a Q-tip test.
Results
The overall success rate was 70% at a mean of 20.5 months follow up (range 12–29 months). In patients with sufficient preoperative mobility of urethra the success rate was 90%, while in patients with a fixed urethra preoperatively the success rate was 33%.
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Liapis, A., Bakas, P., Lazaris, D. et al. Tension-free vaginal tape in the management of recurrent stress incontinence. Arch Gynecol Obstet 269, 205–207 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-003-0530-9
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