Pelvic Floor Disorders 5–10 Years After Vaginal or Cesarean Childbirth

Perone, Nicola

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“…14 Current treatment options for PFD are limited and include biofeedback, laser, electrical muscle stimulation, and in certain cases, operative intervention. 5–7,15–19…”

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“…The increasing interest in pelvic floor restoration (PFR) is a reflection of decreased stigmatization of female health issues 2,6,7,19–21 and demonstrated safety and efficacy of energy-based devices. 2,15,18,22–26 Despite this, there are barriers preventing sound scientific evaluation of these devices including: lack of objective outcome measures, use of unvalidated surveys, paucity of case/control studies, and inadequate follow-up.…”

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Role of Radiofrequency (Votiva, InMode) in Pelvic Floor Restoration

Dayan

Ramirez²,

Westfall³

et al. 2019

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…14 Current treatment options for PFD are limited and include biofeedback, laser, electrical muscle stimulation, and in certain cases, operative intervention. 5–7,15–19…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Role of Radiofrequency (Votiva, InMode) in Pelvic Floor Restoration

Dayan

Ramirez²,

Westfall³

et al. 2019

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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A Systematic Review of Nonsurgical Vulvovaginal Restoration Devices: An Evidence-Based Examination of Safety and Efficacy

Preminger

Kurtzman

Dayan

2020

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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Background: The efficacy and safety of vulvovaginal restoration devices were called into question in a U.S. Food and Drug Administration statement on July 30, 2018, claiming that women are being harmed by laser and other energy-based devices. The goal of this systematic literature review was to assess existing data, determine gaps in evidence, and propose opportunities for continued investigation pertaining to laser and energy-based vaginal restoration techniques. Methods: A review of literature using PubMed, Cochrane Library databases, Embase, MEDLINE, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature was conducted on January 9, 2019, and articles up to this point were considered. For inclusion, studies had to be available or translated in English and relate to clinical medicine, direct patient care, and nonsurgical energy-based vulvovaginal procedures. Results: The authors found five level I studies, 19 level II studies, four level III studies, and 46 level IV studies that used 15 different devices. Various degrees of improvement of symptoms were reported in all studies. Adverse events/side effects were noted in two of the 13 radiofrequency device studies, 15 of the 23 erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet device studies, and 17 of the 37 carbon dioxide device studies. The majority of adverse events were considered mild. Conclusions: The majority of studies resulted in mild to no adverse side effects. However, there is a large gap in level I evidence. As a result, the authors emphasize the necessity of supplemental data surrounding this subject and suggest that additional randomized sham-controlled studies be conducted to further investigate vulvovaginal restoration devices in an effort to address women’s health issues.

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Pelvic Floor Disorders 5–10 Years After Vaginal or Cesarean Childbirth

Cited by 2 publications

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Role of Radiofrequency (Votiva, InMode) in Pelvic Floor Restoration

Role of Radiofrequency (Votiva, InMode) in Pelvic Floor Restoration

A Systematic Review of Nonsurgical Vulvovaginal Restoration Devices: An Evidence-Based Examination of Safety and Efficacy

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