Intestinal perforation as a complication of tension-free vaginal tape procedure for urinary incontinence.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To report and prevent a serious complication of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure. One day after a TVT procedure, an emergency CT scan showed adhesion of intestinal loops with a pneumoperitoneum. The patient had previously had intra- and retroperitoneal surgery with a sacral cervicopexy and a Burch colposuspension. In such a case of previous surgery, a CT scan may be useful before a TVT procedure.
Medical subject headings
- Intestinal Perforation
- Urinary Incontinence, Stress
- Urologic Surgical Procedures