Actinomyces infection appearing five years after trocar-guided transvaginal mesh prolapse repair

Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Jul;25(7):993-6. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-2304-7. Epub 2014 Feb 11.

Abstract

Bacterial colonization and chronic infection following mesh-augmented pelvic floor reconstructive surgery may be one reason for abnormal healing and the occurrence of complications such as a mesh erosion, pain, and shrinkage. This case presents a patient with Actinomyces infection that appeared 5 years after trocar-guided transvaginal mesh repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). In patients with recurrent symptomatic mesh exposure, if partial removal or conservative treatment is unsuccessful, the possibility of Actinomyces infection should be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis / etiology*
  • Actinomycosis / therapy
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Device Removal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / surgery*
  • Recurrence
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Surgical Mesh / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents