"Like a rabbit from a hat!"--a case of a sacrocolpopexy mesh being taken out by a patient

Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Apr;23(4):503-4. doi: 10.1007/s00192-011-1550-9. Epub 2011 Sep 2.

Abstract

Sacrocolpopexy, be it laparoscopic or abdominal, is associated with a risk of mesh extrusion. We report an interesting case of mesh extrusion with subsequent removal of the mesh from the vagina by the patient. We take this opportunity to review the literature regarding incidence, predisposing factors and complications of sacrocolpopexy mesh extrusion with specific reference to this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colposcopy / methods*
  • Device Removal*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / surgery*
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Time Factors