Bladder wall abscess following midurethral sling procedure

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006 Feb;17(2):180-1. doi: 10.1007/s00192-005-1322-5. Epub 2005 Jun 18.

Abstract

Midurethal sling procedures are gaining popularity as the treatment of choice for stress urinary incontinence. Complications that were described include bladder perforation, urinary retention, pelvic hematoma and suprapubic wound infection. Sling erosion and pelvic abscess are rare complications of midurethral slings. We report the first case of an abscess formed within the wall of the urinary bladder, 7 months following a midurethral sling procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Abscess / pathology
  • Citrobacter freundii*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / etiology*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / etiology*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / pathology
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*