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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 1/2016

01-01-2016 | Images in Urogynecology

Rectocutaneous fistula with transmigration of the suture: a rare delayed complication of vault fixation with the sacrospinous ligament

Author: Pratima Datta Kadam

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2016

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Excerpt

Sacrospinous ligament fixation is a well-established procedure performed with vaginal hysterectomy to avoid future vault prolapse [1]. We present a rare complication following sacrospinous ligament suspension presenting with a right gluteal lump 10 years after surgery. …
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Hefni MA, El-Toukhy TA (2006) Long-term outcome of vaginal sacro-spinous colpopexy for marked uterovaginal and vault prolapse. Eur Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 127(2):257–263CrossRef
2.
Chung CP, Miskimins R, Kuehl TJ, Yandell PM, Shull BL (2012) Permanent suture used in uterosacral ligament suspension offers better anatomical support than delayed absorbable suture. Int Urogynecol J 23(2):223–227PubMedCrossRef
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Title
Rectocutaneous fistula with transmigration of the suture: a rare delayed complication of vault fixation with the sacrospinous ligament
Author
Pratima Datta Kadam
Publication date
01-01-2016
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2823-5

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