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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 6/2019

Open Access 01-06-2019 | Laparoscopy | IUJ Video

A laparoscopic technique for excision of retropubic midurethral sling arms eroding into the bladder

Authors: Emily Claire Carter, Rufus Cartwright, Elizabeth Goodall, Simon Jackson, Natalia Price

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2019

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Midurethral polypropylene slings have a range of rare but serious complications, including pain, recurrent infection, and lower urinary tract erosion. Bladder erosions may be asymptomatic but frequently present with any combination of vaginal symptoms (pain or dyspareunia), storage symptoms (recurrent incontinence or urinary urgency), voiding symptoms, and recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) [1]. Management involves partial or complete excision of the sling, with different risks associated with each. …
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Metadata
Title
A laparoscopic technique for excision of retropubic midurethral sling arms eroding into the bladder
Authors
Emily Claire Carter
Rufus Cartwright
Elizabeth Goodall
Simon Jackson
Natalia Price
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Keyword
Laparoscopy
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-019-03886-0

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