Ischiorectal abscess after sacrospinous ligament suspension.
An ischiorectal abscess in a 66-year-old patient was determined to be an uncommon complication of sacrospinous fixation. The abscess was diagnosed 9 months after the patient had a sacrospinous ligament suspension. She was treated successfully with perianal incision, drainage, and intravenous antibiotics.
Hibner
Michael
M
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
Cornella
Jeffrey L
JL
Magrina
Javier F
JF
Heppell
Jacques P
JP
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery; D034363:Viridans Streptococci