Erschienen in:
01.05.2009 | Original Article
Correlation between changes in ultrasound measurements and clinical curative effect of tension-free vaginal tape-SECUR* procedure
verfasst von:
Alois Martan, Kamil Svabík, Jaromir Masata, Tomas Koleska, Rachid El-Haddad, Marketa Pavlikova
Erschienen in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Ausgabe 5/2009
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Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis
The hypotheses of this study were that the TVT-SECUR procedure restricts urethral mobility, which leads to a greater likelihood of curative effect, and that the restriction might change over time.
Methods
Analyses of the position of the urethra and the tape of 85 patients who underwent the TVT-S procedure were performed using perineal ultrasonography. The efficacy of the TVT-S procedure was evaluated by cough test and by the questionnaire ICIQ-UI SF.
Results
Objectively, 53/85 (62%) of patients had a negative cough test, and in 32/85 (38%) of patients leakage of urine persisted. The TVT-S procedure restricts urethral mobility, and a higher degree of obstruction is associated with a higher likelihood of cure. The restriction weakens within the first 3 months after surgery.
Conclusions
The objective cure rate of TVT-S procedure is low irrespective of placement technique. This may be due to insufficient restriction of urethral mobility.