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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 2/2013

01.02.2013 | Original Article

Long-term outcomes of the Ajust® Adjustable Single-Incision Sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence

verfasst von: Gert Naumann, Thomas Hagemeier, Stefan Zachmann, Aktham Al-Ani, Stefan Albrich, Christine Skala, Rosa Laterza, Misti Linaberry, Heinz Koelbl

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 2/2013

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and overall safety of the Ajust® Adjustable Single-Incision Sling in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence.

Methods

This was a prospective, multicenter study conducted in women diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence. The Ajust® Sling was implanted and patients were followed postoperatively for up to 29 months. Evaluations were performed to assess postoperative rate of continence, complications, and patient quality of life (QOL).

Results

From November 2008 through May 2009, 52 patients were enrolled and underwent a procedure to implant the Ajust® Sling. Overall, 86.3 % of the patients who successfully received the Ajust® Sling demonstrated total restoration or improvement of continence at the last study visit. QOL scores related to global bladder feeling and lifestyle improved. Only one patient reported the occurrence of mild pain which resolved without treatment or sequelae.

Conclusions

In long-term follow-up, the Ajust® Sling was safe and effective, restoring or improving continence in 86.3 % of patients.
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Metadaten
Titel
Long-term outcomes of the Ajust® Adjustable Single-Incision Sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence
verfasst von
Gert Naumann
Thomas Hagemeier
Stefan Zachmann
Aktham Al-Ani
Stefan Albrich
Christine Skala
Rosa Laterza
Misti Linaberry
Heinz Koelbl
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1843-7

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