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Case Reports
. 2008 Apr;19(4):599-601.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-007-0460-3. Epub 2007 Oct 10.

Rectocutaneous fistula: a rare complication of the posterior intravaginal sling

Yoke-Hong Yee  1 , Chien-Chang Lu, Fu-Tsai Kung, Kuan-Hui Huang
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Case Reports

Rectocutaneous fistula: a rare complication of the posterior intravaginal sling

Yoke-Hong Yee et al. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Apr.

Abstract

The posterior intravaginal sling (IVS) is a device used to correct apical vaginal prolapse; there are limited data on associated complications. We present a case report of a rectocutaneous fistula forming after placement of a posterior IVS in a 59-year-old woman 2 months postoperatively. The sling was resected during sigmoidoscopy with scissors, and the colon laceration was closed. The buttock wound underwent delayed healing 2 weeks later. More data regarding complications associated with use of this device are needed before widespread use.

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