Late erosions of mid-urethral tapes for stress urinary incontinence--need for long-term follow-up?

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Sep;18(9):1113-4. doi: 10.1007/s00192-007-0301-4. Epub 2007 Mar 9.

Abstract

Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure has become one of the most common treatments of female urinary stress incontinence. Success rates as high as 81.3% were reported over a follow-up period of 7 years. Erosion of the synthetic mesh is a well-described complication. The mean time for the onset of erosion after sling insertion was 11.2 months. These case reports describe an erosion of a mid-urethral tape after 18 and 28 months, which is uncommon. There is a need for long-term follow-up of patients with TVT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*