An uncommon case of urethrovaginal fistula resulting from tension-free vaginal tape

Int Urogynecol J. 2010 Jul;21(7):889-91. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-1067-7. Epub 2010 Jan 6.

Abstract

Urethrovaginal fistula (UVF) is an uncommon complication after sub-urethral sling placement. This is a report of a 51-year-old woman with stress urinary incontinence who underwent a tension-free vaginal tape (TVT(R)) in July 2001. Thirty-nine months after the procedure, she complained about pelvic and vaginal pain, bleeding from the vagina and stress urinary incontinence. The gynecological examination revealed a large mid UVF hidden by a 1 cm granuloma. The UVF was closed using simple sutures after removal of the sling. No subsequent treatment was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology*
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology*
  • Vaginal Fistula / etiology*