Incisional hernia after a tension-free vaginal tape procedure |
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Authors: | Paul Duggan Randall Williams |
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Institution: | (1) Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia;(2) Attunga Medical Centre, Toorak Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia |
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Abstract: | A case is presented of an incisional hernia of the inguinal canal presenting 9 months after a tension-free vaginal tape (TVT)
procedure and anterior vaginal repair. The TVT and repair procedure was complicated by prolonged postoperative urinary retention
requiring midline incision of the tape for resumption of normal voiding. The patient had a hysterectomy several years earlier
via a Pfannenstiel incision. No other risk factors for hernia were identified. There are no previous reports of TVT-related
incisional hernia. We conclude that incisional hernia is a rare complication of the TVT procedure and that the characteristics
of the TVT tape may contribute to late occurrence of herniation. |
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Keywords: | TVT Complications Incisional hernia Urinary retention |
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