Accession Number:

AD1038323

Title:

Delayed Diagnosis of Iliac Vein Injury: A Severe Complication After Retropubic Mid-Urethral Mesh Sling Placement

Descriptive Note:

Conference Paper

Corporate Author:

59th Medical Wing San Antonio United States

Personal Author(s):

• Uberoi,Pansy

Report Date:

2017-10-04

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

Introduction Tension-free synthetic mesh midurethral slings is the most common treatment for female stress urinary incontinence. Perioperative vascular injuries during placement of a retropublic mid-urethral sling are uncommon, but have been described. The objective of this case report is to describe a complication of de1layed presentation from vascular injury not previously documented in the literature.

Descriptors:

• veins
• wounds and injuries
• urinary tract
• medical research

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE