Giant urethral diverticulum -- repair augmented with bovine pericardium collagen matrix graft and tension-free vaginal tape.
A 44-year-old nulliparous woman was diagnosed with a giant urethral diverticulum. Surgical excision of the diverticulum was done. The urethral defect was closed with 2-0 vicryl sutures. A piece of bovine pericardium collagen matrix graft was placed over the fascial repair. A tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) sling was then placed over the graft. Concomitant anti-incontinence procedure can be combined with diverticulum repair.
Department of Gynaecology, Cleveland Clinic, Florida, Weston, 33331, USA.
Karthik
K
Gunasekaran
G W
GW
Davila
G M
GM
Ghoniem
D000328:Adult; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D053825:Suburethral Slings; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy
D003094:Collagen