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Serious complication 1 year after sacrospinous ligament fixation

Authors: Violet J. Faber, Huub C. van der Vaart, Ben G. F. Heggelman, Steven E. Schraffordt Koops

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 9/2008

Abstract

Myositis of the gluteal region caused by group A streptococci 1 year after a sacrospinous ligament fixation was recognised as a serious complication of this procedure. Most likely, the infection was spread to the gluteal region through a port d’entree caused by vaginal atrophy, via the non-resorbable sutures. The patient was treated successfully with antibiotics intravenous and local estrogens.

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Title: Serious complication 1 year after sacrospinous ligament fixation
Authors: Violet J. Faber
Huub C. van der Vaart
Ben G. F. Heggelman
Steven E. Schraffordt Koops
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 9/2008
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-0599-6

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Serious complication 1 year after sacrospinous ligament fixation

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