title: Rectocutaneous fistula: a rare complication of the posterior intravaginal sling.
abstract: The posterior intravaginal sling (IVS) is a device used to correct apical vaginal prolapse; there are limited data on associated complications. We present a case report of a rectocutaneous fistula forming after placement of a posterior IVS in a 59-year-old woman 2 months postoperatively. The sling was resected during sigmoidoscopy with scissors, and the colon laceration was closed. The buttock wound underwent delayed healing 2 weeks later. More data regarding complications associated with use of this device are needed before widespread use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Yoke-Hong
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Yee
authors.forename: Chien-Chang
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: Fu-Tsai
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Kung
authors.forename: Kuan-Hui
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D053825:Suburethral Slings / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*