Endoscopic extraction of eroded Marlex mesh in a Kock pouch

J Urol. 1990 Oct;144(4):974-6. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39637-4.

Abstract

We report a case of recurrent calculi in a Kock pouch continent urinary diversion. An open operation was avoided by successfully excising the Marlex mesh and removing it with the associated calculi in an endoscopic fashion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Endoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Polyethylenes*
  • Polypropylenes*
  • Recurrence
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Urinary Calculi / therapy*
  • Urinary Diversion*

Substances

  • Plastipore
  • Polyethylenes
  • Polypropylenes