Urethrovaginal fistulae associated with tension-free vaginal tape procedures: a clinical challenge

Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Mar;25(3):319-22. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-2212-x. Epub 2013 Sep 13.

Abstract

Seven women with urethrovaginal fistulae and penetration of tension-free vaginal tape into the urethra were treated at our department between July 2007 and March 2013. Fistulae were diagnosed 1 month to 10 years after midurethral sling placement. All were managed surgically. Five patients developed recurrent postoperative stress urinary incontinence, which was treated conservatively in all cases. In three cases, additional surgical treatment using a midurethral sling was performed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Device Removal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure / adverse effects
  • Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Recurrence
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Surgical Mesh / adverse effects
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology
  • Urethral Diseases / surgery*
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology
  • Urinary Fistula / surgery*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery
  • Vaginal Fistula / etiology
  • Vaginal Fistula / surgery*