Use of porcine small intestinal submucosa in the surgical treatment of recurrent rectocele in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III.
| Title | Use of porcine small intestinal submucosa in the surgical treatment of recurrent rectocele in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Authors | Sardeli, C., Axelsen S. M., & Bek K. M. |
| Journal | Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 504-5 |
| Date Published | 2005 Nov-Dec |
| Keywords | Animals, Biocompatible Materials, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Female, Humans, Intestinal Mucosa, Intestine, Small, Middle Aged, Rectocele, Recurrence, Surgical Mesh, Suture Techniques, Swine |
| Abstract | Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a heterogeneous group of connective tissue disorders involving various organ systems. We report the case of a female patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III (EDS III) presenting with a recurrent rectocele in whom porcine small intestinal submucosa mesh was used successfully to correct the defect in the rectovaginal fascia. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00192-004-1265-2 |
| Alternate Journal | Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct |
| PubMed ID | 15645146 |
