Abstract

Anterior intravaginal slingplasty (IVS), which utilizes multifilament polypropylene mesh is associated with significant risk of mesh erosion and infection. A case of mesh erosion occurred at 6 months following retropubic suburethral IVS sling was referred to our clinic. Complete removal of the protruded tape with primary closure of the vaginal defect was performed. However, repeat vaginal erosion was observed 2 years later. The undermined remaining tape further developed a retropubic purulent abscess. Thereafter, complete mesh removal and debridement in the retropubic space was carried out. The retropubic abscess resulted from the remains of the IVS tape. We emphasize that complicated sequel can develop after incomplete removal of IVS tape when tape erosion is encountered.

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