Visualization of mesh on computed tomographic images after pelvic organ prolapse surgery

Editorial Comment to Visualization of mesh on computed tomographic images after pelvic organ prolapse surgery

“…Advanced UC is a life-threatening disease with a poor prognosis. [1][2][3] ICIs therapy is beneficial in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic UC. 4,5 However, limited biomarkers are available to predict the response to ICIs therapy.…”

“…Yamaguchi et al . found that polytetrafluoroethylene mesh currently used for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery can be visualized by 3‐D computed tomography imaging 1 . This is an inspiring study that provides new insights into analysis methods of POP mesh surgery.…”

“…Some studies tried to visualize mesh using magnetic resonance imaging, but it was difficult to differentiate mesh from surrounding scar tissue. 1 Now, Yamaguchi et al found that polytetrafluoroethylene mesh used for TVM and LSC is radiopaque and can be visualized by 3-D computed tomography (polypropylene mesh is radiolucent). 1 Visualization of polytetrafluoroethylene mesh will contribute to evaluating mesh status in prolapse recurrence and complications, including failed passage through the sacrospinous ligament, detachment of sacral fixation, folding, shrinkage and exposure of the mesh.…”

“…The ultrasound is easy to carry out in daily practice; 5 however, the mesh arms cannot be visualized. Some studies tried to visualize mesh using magnetic resonance imaging, but it was difficult to differentiate mesh from surrounding scar tissue 1 …”