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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Authors | Brian S Yamada, Fred E Govier, Ksenija B Stefanovic, Kathleen C Kobashi |
Journal | Urology
(Urology)
Vol. 68
Issue 5
Pg. 1121.e5-7
(Nov 2006)
ISSN: 1527-9995 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 17095064
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Polypropylenes
- Surgical Mesh
(adverse effects)
- Uterine Prolapse
(surgery)
- Vesicovaginal Fistula
(etiology, surgery)
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