A retrospective study was performed on clinical follow-up after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) operations for urinary stress incontinence in our department.
Uncomplicated cases of TVT were followed with a telephone interview performed by a specialized nurse three months postoperatively and complex cases with a clinical examination after three months. During one year, 85/117 (73%) were followed by telephone interview and 32/117 (27%) clinically. Of those with a scheduled telephone interview, 73 (86%) were satisfied and without complications, while 12 had a clinical consultation either before or after the interview. Two patients with a scheduled telephone interview developed voiding dysfunction and contacted the operating department. Selecting uncomplicated cases for telephone interview after TVT operation is feasible for the majority of cases.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aalborg Sygehus Nord, Aalborg, Denmark.
Reference: Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2013 Mar;92(3):349-51.
doi: 10.1111/aogs.12060
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23237528
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