Urethral erosion of tension-free vaginal tape.
We report a case of urinary retention and urethral erosion after placement of tension-free vaginal tape. This procedure is gaining wide popularity in both Europe and the United States. Careful attention is necessary to assure tension-free placement of the sling.
Division of Urology, Urology Center, Albany Medical College, 23 Hackett Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208, USA.
Jeremy
J
Lieb
Anurag K
AK
Das
D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures