Necrotic fasciitis of the lateral muscle group of the thigh following outside-in transobturatory tape procedure

Ceska Gynekol. 2016 Winter;81(6):411-413.

Abstract

Objective: Sling procedures are the preferred surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) due to their high success rate and low risk of complications.

Design: Case report.

Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty of Charles University and Faculty Hospital Hradec Kralove.

Case report: Necrotic fasciitis is a rare infectious complication, the mortality of which varies by age and can reach 73% if untreated. We present a case of a rare yet serious complication, necrotic fasciitis (NF), of a lateral muscle group of the thigh following antiincontinence implantation. Polypropylene transobturatory midurethral outside-in tape (TOT) was inserted, and NF occurred shortly after surgery.

Conclusion: Effective treatment was based on a timely diagnosis, administration of wide-spectrum antibiotics, intensive care unit support, surgical treatment, and multidisciplinary cooperation. Timely initiation and adequate treatment are critical in preventing mortality.

Keywords: multidisciplinary approach; necrotising fasciitis TOT..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fasciitis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Thigh
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*