title: Ureteral injury during vaginal mesh excision: role of prevention and treatment options.
abstract: Vaginal mesh kits are increasingly used in vaginal prolapse repair. Mesh erosion, infection, and pain may necessitate removal, which can lead to urinary tract injury. We describe 2 cases of ureteral injury at the time of mesh excision. Surgeons must recognize the possibility of ureteral injury and treatment modalities available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Spectrum Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Christine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Heisler
authors.forename: Elizabeth R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Casiano
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Klingele
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Gebhart
authors.forename: Emanuel C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Trabuco
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003559:Cystostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000209:etiology; D053825:Suburethral Slings; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*