Vesicovaginal Fistula and Mesh Erosion After Perigee (Transobturator Polypropylene Mesh Anterior Repair) - 16/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.urology.2006.06.023
Address for correspondence: Brian S. Yamada, M.D., Virginia Mason Medical Center, Mail Stop C7-URO, 1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.Abstract |
The transobturator polypropylene mesh system is a new approach in the surgical treatment of anterior vaginal wall prolapse. We report the case of a 57-year-old woman who developed a vesicovaginal fistula with erosion of the mesh into the bladder and vagina after Perigee transobturator, polypropylene mesh anterior repair. This is a serious complication associated with this technique. Treatment required an open vesicovaginal fistula repair with excision of the exposed and nearby surrounding mesh.
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Vol 68 - N° 5
P. 1121.e5-1121.e7 - novembre 2006 Retour au numéro
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