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01-03-2010 | Case Report

Laser excision of encrusted intra-vesical tension-free vaginal tape (TVT)

Authors: Keyuri N. Shrotri, John P. Shervington, Nitin C. Shrotri

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

The widely used minimally invasive tension-free vaginal tape for stress urinary incontinence has been associated with the complication of intra-vesical tape erosion and unrecognised intra-operative bladder perforation. Although rare, it represents a surgical challenge due to its proximity to the bladder mucosa and also encrustation of the tape. We describe a minimally invasive technique for the effective removal of the encrusted tape.

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Title: Laser excision of encrusted intra-vesical tension-free vaginal tape (TVT)
Authors: Keyuri N. Shrotri
John P. Shervington
Nitin C. Shrotri
Publication date: 01-03-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0960-4

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Laser excision of encrusted intra-vesical tension-free vaginal tape (TVT)

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