Erschienen in:
01.04.2008 | Case Report
Rectocutaneous fistula: a rare complication of the posterior intravaginal sling
verfasst von:
Yoke-Hong Yee, Chien-Chang Lu, Fu-Tsai Kung, Kuan-Hui Huang
Erschienen in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Ausgabe 4/2008
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Abstract
The posterior intravaginal sling (IVS) is a device used to correct apical vaginal prolapse; there are limited data on associated complications. We present a case report of a rectocutaneous fistula forming after placement of a posterior IVS in a 59-year-old woman 2 months postoperatively. The sling was resected during sigmoidoscopy with scissors, and the colon laceration was closed. The buttock wound underwent delayed healing 2 weeks later. More data regarding complications associated with use of this device are needed before widespread use.