[Severe postoperative inflammation following implantation of a Stratasis sling]

Urologe A. 2004 Dec;43(12):1541-3. doi: 10.1007/s00120-004-0715-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The tension-free pubourethral sling procedure using a small intestinal submucosa sling (e.g., Stratasis, Cook Urological, Spencer/IN, USA) is of interest to the reconstructive urologist because of its reported regenerative capabilities and lack of immunogenicity. We report a severe postoperative inflammatory complication 4 weeks after the procedure. Severe inflammation with abscess formation led to reconstructive surgery to deal with the secondary complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnosis*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / surgery
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Surgical Mesh / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Incontinence / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods