Serious complication 1 year after sacrospinous ligament fixation

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Sep;19(9):1311-3. doi: 10.1007/s00192-008-0599-6. Epub 2008 Apr 10.

Abstract

Myositis of the gluteal region caused by group A streptococci 1 year after a sacrospinous ligament fixation was recognised as a serious complication of this procedure. Most likely, the infection was spread to the gluteal region through a port d'entree caused by vaginal atrophy, via the non-resorbable sutures. The patient was treated successfully with antibiotics intravenous and local estrogens.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Buttocks / microbiology*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Ligaments / surgery*
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Uterine Prolapse / surgery*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents