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01-01-2007 | Case Report

Vesicovaginal fistula following a transobturator midurethral sling procedure

Authors: Jonathan S. Starkman, Laura Meints, Harriette M. Scarpero, Roger R. Dmochowski

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

Synthetic mid-urethral slings are currently the most common surgical procedure performed for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. The transobturator mid-urethral sling technique was originally described in 2001 and has since become widely accepted due to its high rate of success and low complication rate. Although complications remain infrequent, when they do occur, there is potential for significant patient morbidity. We report a case of a vesicovaginal fistula following a transobturator mid-urethral sling procedure and describe successful reconstruction with transvaginal sling excision, fistula closure, and placement of an autologous pubovaginal sling.

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Title: Vesicovaginal fistula following a transobturator midurethral sling procedure
Authors: Jonathan S. Starkman
Laura Meints
Harriette M. Scarpero
Roger R. Dmochowski
Publication date: 01-01-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-006-0084-z

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