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Method to Measure Tone of Axial and Proximal Muscle
Published on: December 14, 2011
TVT erosion secondary to a twist in tape
Jeffrey R Dell1, Kenneth R O'Kelley
1Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine, 9430 Parkwest Blvd. #320, Knoxville, TN 37923, USA. nyeomans@covhlth.com
Abstract:
Mesh erosions through vaginal mucosa as well as the urethra following TVT procedures have been reported but are rare. We report a case of a 50-year-old woman who was found to have mesh erosion through vaginal mucosa 8 weeks after her TVT procedure, apparently secondary to a twist in the tape. Excision of approximately 5 mm of tape encompassing the twist was accomplished without difficulty, and allowed for complete healing of the vaginal mucosa and resolution of the patient's pain and irritative voiding symptoms.
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