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Case Reports
. 2014 Nov;25(11):1597-9.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-014-2427-5. Epub 2014 May 16.

Collagen scaffold: a treatment for large mesh exposure following vaginal prolapse repair

Marianna Alperin  1
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Collagen scaffold: a treatment for large mesh exposure following vaginal prolapse repair

Marianna Alperin. Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

Transvaginal repair with mesh of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) provides women with the durability of a synthetic graft using the less-invasive route of vaginal surgery. However, morbidities such as mesh exposures are common and challenging to manage. Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is a naturally occurring collagen matrix derived from porcine intestine. It contains growth factors and cytokines that promote healing of damaged tissue. This case report describes a large vaginal mesh exposure due to necrosis of the full thickness of the anterior vaginal wall. A remarkable and rapid regeneration of vaginal tissue over the exposed mesh was achieved with SIS placement after failure of treatment with vaginal estrogen for >6 months. Collagen scaffold is an effective, rapid, and minimally invasive treatment for large vaginal mesh exposures.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Large area of mesh exposure due to necrosis of the full thickness of the anterior vaginal wall, with minimal tissue ingrowth after treatment with vaginal estrogen cream for 6 months
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
a Regenerated anterior vaginal wall tissue completely covering exposed mesh 2 weeks after treatment with a small intestinal submucosal (SIS) graft. b Four weeks after treatment with SIS graft
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