Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Associated Cystitis

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De Tayrac R, Sentilhes L. Complications of pelvic organ surgery and methods of prevention. Int Urogynecol J. 2013;24:1859–72. This useful paper summaries many of the complications associated with prolapse surgery at the current time and provides grades of recommendation for their prevention.

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