Tension-free vaginal tape: a prospective subjective and objective outcome analysis

The purpose of this prospective study was to describe the effects of the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure on subjective and objective outcomes. Eighty-seven women (aged 31-95 years) underwent a TVT procedure and were followed for up to 24 months using the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (...

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Veröffentlicht in:International Urogynecology Journal 2005-04, Vol.16 (2), p.109-113
Hauptverfasser: Richter, Holly E, Norman, Andy M, Burgio, Kathryn L, Goode, Patricia S, Wright, Kate Clark, Benton, Jodie, Varner, R Edward
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this prospective study was to describe the effects of the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure on subjective and objective outcomes. Eighty-seven women (aged 31-95 years) underwent a TVT procedure and were followed for up to 24 months using the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7), Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), and a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire. IIQ-7 scores improved from a mean 51.1 before surgery to 12.7 at 1 month (p
ISSN:0937-3462
1433-3023
DOI:10.1007/s00192-004-1238-5