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Management of massive retropubic haematoma post-TVT.

Authors :
May, Lucy
Jha, Swati
Abdi, Shahram
Source :
International Urogynecology Journal; Aug2016, Vol. 27 Issue 8, p1279-1280, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents case study of a 74-year-old patient who underwent Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) for Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). It is stated that even after one week, she felt persistent urinary leakage and review revealed that the wound was healing normally but an ultrasound (US) scan revealed a 9-cm organising haematoma, which can be life threatening due to significant blood loss.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09373462
Volume :
27
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Urogynecology Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116859986
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-016-3025-5