American Urogynecologic Society
View all recommendations from this societyReleased May 5, 2015
Avoid using synthetic or biologic grafts in primary rectocele repairs.
Posterior vaginal repair of rectocele is performed for women with symptoms of a posterior vaginal wall bulge or difficulty with defecation. The repair involves suturing the posterior vaginal wall and perineal tissue. The addition of synthetic or biologic grafts to this repair does not improve patient outcomes.
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The Clinical Practice Committee of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) reviewed clinical evidence to identify possible topics along with suggestions for possible topics from the AUGS Board of Directors. By consensus, the Clinical Practice Committee selected the top five most overused tests within specified parameters. Additional input was sought from the AUGS Board of Directors and incorporated. The final list was reviewed and approved by the AUGS Board of Directors.
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Paraiso MF, Barber MD, Muir TW, Walters MD. Rectocele repair: a randomized trial of three surgical techniques including graft augmentation. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Dec;195(6):1762-71.
Sung VW, Rardin CR, Raker CA, LaSala CA, Myers DL. Porcine subintestinal submucosal graft augmentation forrectocele repair: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 2012 Jan;119(1):125-33.
