HbA1c as a Predictor of Complications in Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy

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Authors

Alexandra McQuillen · Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Vaishnavi Patel · The University of Texas at Austin

Devki Patel · Texas Tech University

Kimberly Toumazos · University of Kentucky

Young Son · Stratford Hospital

David Sussman · Jefferson Healthcare

Abstract

Diabetes should be considered a comorbidity in patients undergoing anterior or posterior colporrhaphy. Our study shows that there are three times the odds of complications in patients with higher HbA1c. Strict glycemic control should be implemented to decrease the risk.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Hernia repair and management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cureus

Volume 18, Issue 2, pp. e103431-e103431

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.103431

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