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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 12/2019

01-12-2019 | Uterine Prolapse | Images in Urogynecology

A case of mesh erosion in the ureter eight years after a tension-free vaginal mesh surgery

Authors: Tomomi Nakagawa, Shohei Kawaguchi, Atsushi Mizokami

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2019

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Tension-free vaginal mesh (TVM) surgery is an effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse, but carries some complications, including mesh erosion. We report a rare case of mesh erosion to the ureter 8 years after TVM surgery. …
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Title
A case of mesh erosion in the ureter eight years after a tension-free vaginal mesh surgery
Authors
Tomomi Nakagawa
Shohei Kawaguchi
Atsushi Mizokami
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-019-04028-2

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