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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 4/2014

01.04.2014 | Case Report

A late complication of transobturator tape procedure: vaginocutaneous fistula formation with vaginal mesh erosion

verfasst von: Aysun Karabulut, Ömer Demitaş, Soner Gök

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 4/2014

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Abstract

Transobturator tape procedures are a common treatment modality in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Various complications have been reported related to this procedure. We present a rare case of vaginocutaneous fistula formation 5 years after transobturator tape surgery. A 56-year-old woman presented with complaints of increased vaginal discharge, difficulty in coitus, and serosanguineous discharge from the left groin 5 years after transobturator tape surgery for SUI. Pelvic examination revealed 2–3 cm of extruded mesh at the anterior vaginal wall. The vaginocutaneous fistula was detected at surgery. The suburethral tape was removed, and the fistula tract was excised and repaired primarily. Postoperative period was uneventful, and the patient was still continent 6 weeks postoperatively. With widespread use of mesh for treating SUI, we will likely see a variety of complications in the long term.
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Metadaten
Titel
A late complication of transobturator tape procedure: vaginocutaneous fistula formation with vaginal mesh erosion
verfasst von
Aysun Karabulut
Ömer Demitaş
Soner Gök
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2014
Verlag
Springer London
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 4/2014
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-013-2193-9

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