Delayed Presentation of Suture Erosion following Burch Colposuspension

Joint Authors

Zaslau, Stanley
Shapiro, Robert E.
Hajiran, Ali

Source

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Issue

Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2017-07-13

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

3

Main Subjects

Diseases

Abstract EN

Background.

Synthetic mid-urethral mesh slings are the most common primary surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and have been designated as the standard of care by the American Urogynecologic Society.

In recent years, synthetic mesh has come under increased scrutiny by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) due to concerns over patient safety.

This has led to more surgeons and patients preferring Burch colposuspension to treat SUI.

Case.

We discuss two cases of suture erosion into the urethra and bladder.

They presented with irritative voiding symptoms and recurrent urinary tract infections.

Both were discovered years after a Burch colposuspension.

Conclusion.

As reported in the literature as early as 1999, erosion is a complication associated with many types of incontinence surgery and not unique to mesh based sling operations.

Burch colposuspension should not be favored solely to avoid erosion and patients should be counseled accordingly.

Teaching Point.

Cystourethroscopy performed intraoperatively or postoperatively is essential for early diagnosis and treatment of complications related to incontinence surgery.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Shapiro, Robert E.& Hajiran, Ali& Zaslau, Stanley. 2017. Delayed Presentation of Suture Erosion following Burch Colposuspension. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Shapiro, Robert E.…[et al.]. Delayed Presentation of Suture Erosion following Burch Colposuspension. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Shapiro, Robert E.& Hajiran, Ali& Zaslau, Stanley. Delayed Presentation of Suture Erosion following Burch Colposuspension. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147502

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1147502