Urethral erosion of transobturator male sling

Urology. 2009 Feb;73(2):443.e19-20. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.02.043. Epub 2008 Apr 9.

Abstract

The transobturator male sling has been introduced as an alternative to other surgical methods for the treatment of mild to moderate postprostatectomy stress urinary incontinence. We report the first published case of mesh erosion into the urethra observed 5 months after placement. The patient was treated with suprapubic tube urinary diversion, suburethral sling explantation, and buccal mucosal grafting of the urethral defect.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Urethra / injuries*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*