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Synthetic mesh used in pelvic organ prolapse surgery can erode. This unusual case shows delayed, asymptomatic rectal erosion 12 years after sacrocolpopexy, a rare complication.

Area of Science:

  • Urogynecology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Medical Device Complications

Background:

  • Synthetic mesh is a common surgical material for pelvic organ prolapse repair.
  • Sacrocolpopexy utilizes mesh to restore pelvic organ support.
  • Mesh erosion is a known complication, with vaginal translocation being most frequent.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a rare instance of mesh erosion.
  • The erosion involved the synthetic mesh migrating into the rectum.
  • This occurred 12 years after the initial sacrocolpopexy procedure.

Findings:

  • The case details delayed asymptomatic erosion of sacrocolpopexy mesh into the rectum.
  • This is an uncommon presentation compared to typical mesh erosion sites.
Keywords:
Mesh erosionPelvic meshRectumSacrocolpopexy

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