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The midurethral sling was associated with significantly higher rates of bladder perforation (6.7% vs 0%), urinary tract infection (31.0% vs 18.3%), major bleeding complications (3.1% vs 0%), and incomplete bladder emptying at 6 weeks (3.7% vs 0%) compared to sham incisions, along with 11.4 minutes longer operative time and 24 ml greater blood loss.
Effect sizeBladder perforation 6.7% vs 0%; UTI 31.0% vs 18.3%; major bleeding 3.1% vs 0%; incomplete emptying 3.7% vs 0%
Follow-up6 weeks
ComparatorSham incisions
Effect summaryadverse; Bladder perforation 6.7% vs 0%; UTI 31.0% vs 18.3%; major bleeding 3.1% vs 0%; incomplete emptying 3.7% vs 0%
Adverse eventsbladder perforation 6.7%, urinary tract infection 31.0%, major bleeding complications 3.1%, incomplete bladder emptying 3.7%

Connected entities

Interventions
retropubic midurethral sling
Conditions
Urinary incontinence care
Outcomes
Adult Survivors of Child Adverse Events
Populations
Older Adults

Source

PMC3433843
A Midurethral Sling to Reduce Incontinence after Vaginal Prolapse Repair
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