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Published in: Hernia 1/2007

01-02-2007 | Case Report

A complex fistula caused by an eroding pelvic mesh sling

Authors: Ugo Ihedioha, E. Leung, L. Chung, G. Burgess, D. Hendry, P. J. O’Dwyer

Published in: Hernia | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

Pelvic mesh slings are increasingly used to create abdomino-pelvic partitions. This procedure is usually safe and carries low morbidity and mortality rates. However, we report a case of a 60-year-old male with a history of an abdomino-perineal resection for a low rectal carcinoma followed by adjuvant radiotherapy, who presented with an entero-vesicle-cutaneous fistula as a result of the polypropylene mesh eroding into his small bowel. He had to have a total cystectomy, small bowel resection and mesh removal in order to alleviate his symptoms.
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Metadata
Title
A complex fistula caused by an eroding pelvic mesh sling
Authors
Ugo Ihedioha
E. Leung
L. Chung
G. Burgess
D. Hendry
P. J. O’Dwyer
Publication date
01-02-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-006-0140-0

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