Safety and effectiveness of Colpexin Sphere in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Safety and effectiveness of Colpexin Sphere in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
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DOI:
10.1007/s00192-005-0033-2
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发表时间:
2006-10-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Sand, Peter K.
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作者:
Lukban, James Chivian;Aguirre, Oscar A.;Sand, Peter K.
Our objective was to determine the safety and effectiveness of Colpexin Sphere in women with advanced genital prolapse. A total of 39 subjects were enrolled in our prospective multicenter clinical trial, and 27 completed the full 16-week assessment. At baseline, subjects were fitted with a sphere, instructed on insertion and removal, and educated on a regimen of pelvic floor muscle exercises performed with the device in place. Efficacy was evaluated by a baseline vs 16-week comparison of pelvic organ prolapse staging and pelvic floor muscle strength assessment. Safety evaluation included, but was not limited to, an assessment of vaginal mucosal integrity. Subjects also completed a patient satisfaction questionnaire at the end of the study. Improvement in the prolapse of at least one vaginal segment was seen in 81.5% of the subjects, while 63% exhibited improved muscle function on digital examination at 16 weeks. Twenty-five (92.6%) would recommend the device to treat prolapse, and most found it easy to insert (96.3%) and remove (100%). In short-term usage, problems with urination (29.6%) and defecation (72%) were reported, primarily due to device displacement. Two subjects developed superficial vaginal mucosal ulceration, which resolved spontaneously. No significant adverse events were reported.