Severe soft tissue infection of the thigh after vaginal erosion of transobturator tape for stress urinary incontinence

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Feb;18(2):207-12. doi: 10.1007/s00192-006-0129-3. Epub 2006 May 24.

Abstract

Since the beginning of use of synthetic midurethral slings, several complications, usually benign, have been reported. Recently, three consecutive cases of severe thigh infection secondary to transobturator insertion of a synthetic tape alarmed us. This is a case report about these three cases and a review of literature about complications of transobturator tapes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / etiology
  • Abscess / therapy
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Soft Tissue Infections / diagnosis
  • Soft Tissue Infections / etiology*
  • Soft Tissue Infections / therapy
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Thigh
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*
  • Vaginal Discharge / etiology
  • Vaginal Diseases / etiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents