Simultaneous laceration of external iliac artery and vein complicating anterior vaginal wall sling operation for stress urinary incontinence

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Aug;20(8):1003-5. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-0813-1. Epub 2009 Jan 27.

Abstract

Case report: We report a case of simultaneous injury of right external iliac artery and vein by a needle carrier that was inserted from the suprapubic area down to the vaginal lumen during anterior vaginal wall sling procedure.

Discussion: The risk factors and measures to be taken to avoid this life threatening complication are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / injuries*
  • Iliac Vein / injuries*
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Urinary Incontinence / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods*