Table 1.
Vertical movement of the slings from resting position during contraction and Valsalva manoeuvre (in cm).
| Mean (SD) | Min. | Max. | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supine position | ||||
| Contraction | ||||
| PVDF | 0.09 (±0.07) | 0.01 | 0.21 | 0.30 |
| PP | 0.12 (±0.06) | 0.02 | 0.27 | |
| Valsalva | ||||
| PVDF | 0.25 (±0.15) | 0.09 | 0.64 | 0.96 |
| PP | 0.29 (±0.26) | 0.02 | 1.34 | |
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| Upright position | ||||
| Contraction | ||||
| PVDF | 0.08 (±0.06) | 0.01 | 0.18 | <0.05 |
| PP | 0.19 (±0.19) | 0.01 | 0.75 | |
| Valsalva | ||||
| PVDF | 0.13 (±0.07) | 0.04 | 0.24 | 0.11 |
| PP | 0.24 (±0.20) | 0.02 | 0.77 | |
SD: standard deviation; Min.: minimum value; Max.: maximum value; PVDF: polyvinylidene fluoride; PP: polypropylene.