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Intestinal perforation as a complication of tension-free vaginal tape procedure for urinary incontinence.

Authors :
Peyrat L
Boutin JM
Bruyere F
Haillot O
Fakfak H
Lanson Y
Source :
European urology [Eur Urol] 2001 May; Vol. 39 (5), pp. 603-5.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Objectives: To report and prevent a serious complication of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure.<br />Case Report: One day after a TVT procedure, an emergency CT scan showed adhesion of intestinal loops with a pneumoperitoneum. The patient had previously had intra- and retroperitoneal surgery with a sacral cervicopexy and a Burch colposuspension.<br />Conclusion: In such a case of previous surgery, a CT scan may be useful before a TVT procedure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0302-2838
Volume :
39
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11464045
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000052511