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01-09-2007 | Case Report

External iliac artery injury during insertion of tension-free vaginal tape: a case report and literature review

Authors: Kanapathippilai Sivanesan, Mohamed Abdel-fattah, Rauf Ghani

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 9/2007

Abstract

Although rare, serious vascular injuries after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) insertion have been well known. We present a case of external iliac artery injury after TVT insertion, managed successfully by surgical intervention. This article also reviews the literature regarding major vascular injuries and their management. We conclude that clinicians should be able to suspect rare but serious vascular injuries, and patients have to be fully counselled regarding their potential consequences.

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Title: External iliac artery injury during insertion of tension-free vaginal tape: a case report and literature review
Authors: Kanapathippilai Sivanesan
Mohamed Abdel-fattah
Rauf Ghani
Publication date: 01-09-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 9/2007
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-006-0283-7

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