Intestinal perforation as a complication of tension-free vaginal tape procedure for urinary incontinence

Authors
Peyrat, L Boutin, JM Bruyere, F Haillot, O Fakfak, H Lanson, Y
Citation
L. Peyrat et al., Intestinal perforation as a complication of tension-free vaginal tape procedure for urinary incontinence, EUR UROL, 39(5), 2001, pp. 603-605
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
EUROPEAN UROLOGY
ISSN journal
03022838 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
603 - 605
Database
ISI
SICI code
0302-2838(200105)39:5<603:IPAACO>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Objectives: To report and prevent a serious complication of tension-free va ginal tape (TVT) procedure. Case Report: One day after a TVT procedure, an emergency CT scan showed adh esion of intestinal loops with a pneumoperitoneum. The patient had previous ly had intra- and retroperitoneal surgery with a sacral cervicopexy and a B urch colposuspension. Conclusion: In such a case of previous surgery, a CT scan may be useful bef ore a TVT procedure. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.