Vulvar hematoma following a transobturator sling (TVT-O).
The potential complications from pubovaginal slings are felt to be minimized by the transobturator techniques. Reported is a patient who underwent a tension-free vaginal tape obturator (inside-to-out) procedure and who developed a vulvar hematoma.
Richards
Stephen R
SR
Womankind Health and Wellness, 6100 E. Main St., Suite 105, Columbus, OH 43213, USA. srichar3@ameritech.net
Balaloski
Steven P
SP
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000209:etiology*