Erschienen in:
01.03.2016 | Images in Urogynecology
A novel insight into the treatment of an intravesical eroded mesh: endoscopic-assisted cystoscopic approach
verfasst von:
Mustafa Gazi Uçar, Muhittin Eftal Avcı, Fatih Şanlıkan
Erschienen in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Ausgabe 3/2016
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Excerpt
Synthetic meshes are commonly used in urogynecologic procedures [
1]. One such complication of mesh treatment is erosion into the bladder, a rare but serious event [
2]. Once erosion involves the bladder, it necessitates its removal. Until now, various removal methods have been described, including transurethral, open, and laparoscopic; transvaginal; and combined approaches [
1‐
3]. Conventional removal of eroded mesh is often done through a suprapubic cystostomy, with excision of the foreign material and closure of the bladder defect [
3]. In an effort to reduce the morbidity of an open procedure, endoscopic techniques are introduced. …