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Isolated Mesh Associated Pain Syndrome (I-MAPS) is the most common complication following continence device insertion, with unknown pain mechanisms.
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The study included 280 women, revealing high pre-existing pain conditions and identifying pain phenotypes as predominantly neuropathic.
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Pain assessments indicated that 55% of patients had neuropathic pain, while 22% had nociceptive pain and 23% exhibited mixed pain origins.
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Trans-obturator devices were linked to higher pain scores compared to retropubic devices, indicating potential differences in pain mechanisms.
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Patients with I-MAPS reported moderate functional disability, anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life, highlighting the chronic pain burden.
