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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 04, 2017
Accession Number
AD1038323

Entities

People

  • Pansy Uberoi

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Literature
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • Veins

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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