Cadaveric fascia lata sling for stress urinary incontinence: a prospective quality-of-life analysis. 2003

Holly E Richter, and Kathryn L Burgio, and Robert L Holley, and Patricia S Goode, and Julie L Locher, and Kate Clark Wright, and R Edward Varner
Division of Medical Surgical Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 620 20th Street South, NHB 219, Birmingham, AL 35249-7333, USA. hrichter@uabmc.edu

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of full-length cadaveric fascia lata (CFL) sling on quality-of-life outcomes. METHODS Patients were 102 women (aged 29 to 87 years) who underwent the sling procedure for stress incontinence associated with intrinsic sphincter deficiency. They were followed up at 12, 24, 36, and 48 months with the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7), Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), and a patient satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS Mean IIQ score declined from 55.1 before surgery to 11.0 at 12 months (P<.001). Mean UDI score declined from 67.1 to 28.0 at 12 months (P<.01). At 12 months, 79.7% of patients reported that leakage was better or much better, and 90.2% reported that they were somewhat or completely satisfied with their progress. Results were maintained throughout the 48-month follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS The CFL sling procedure has an enduring beneficial effect on lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011336 Probability The study of chance processes or the relative frequency characterizing a chance process. Probabilities
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D011788 Quality of Life A generic concept reflecting concern with the modification and enhancement of life attributes, e.g., physical, political, moral, social environment as well as health and disease. HRQOL,Health-Related Quality Of Life,Life Quality,Health Related Quality Of Life
D002102 Cadaver A dead body, usually a human body. Corpse,Cadavers,Corpses
D005206 Fascia Lata CONNECTIVE TISSUE of the anterior compartment of the THIGH that has its origins on the anterior aspect of the iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine, and its insertion point on the iliotibial tract. It plays a role in medial rotation of the THIGH, steadying the trunk, and in KNEE extension. Fascia Latas,Lata, Fascia,Latas, Fascia
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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