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Occurrence of postoperative hematomas after prolapse repair using a mesh augmentation system
Christine A LaSala1, Megan O Schimpf
1Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. clasala@harthosp.org
Background:
Mesh-augmented repair kits are increasingly being used for anterior compartment defect repair and can be associated with complications.
Cases:
Two cases are presented of postoperative pelvic hematomas confirmed on computerized tomography scan after anterior repair with a mesh-augmented anterior vaginal prolapse repair system. Both resolved without requiring drainage, although one patient did require a blood transfusion, and the other required intravenous antibiotics to treat an infected hematoma.
Conclusion:
Significant complications may arise from this new technology. Further studies are needed to determine whether the benefits of this technology outweigh its risk of use.
