[Bilateral suprapubic abscessses five years after incontinence surgery].
This report presents a case of vaginal erosion and bilateral suprabupic abscesses five years after insertion of an intravaginal slingplasty (IVS) midurethral incontinence sling in a 53-year-old female patient. Partial removal was insufficient. After complete removal, the patient achieved full recovery. As opposed to the macroporous types (e.g. tension-free vaginal tape), the microporous structure of the IVS-sling causes a higher rate of erosion and infection. Complete sling removal is important in case of IVS-complications. The monitoring of complications related to new medical devices is insufficient in Denmark.
Bech
Lenette
L
Vejlebrovej 144, DK-2635 Ishøj. Lenettebech@ishoejby.dk
Sander
Pia
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Lose
Gunnar
G
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D053825:Suburethral Slings / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery*; D013519:Urogenital Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation