[Delayed necrotizing fasciitis: a complication of stress incontinence surgery by suburethral sling]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2014 Jun;42(6):458-61. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2014.01.016. Epub 2014 May 20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a 50-year-old woman case with an extensive necrotizing fasciitis (NF). The NF appeared 10 years after a tension free vaginal tape procedure for urinary stress incontinence. Vital prognosis was engaged due to the initial sepsis severity. This kind of complication is rare and could be under estimated. NF usually appear soon after surgery, whatever within the year following implantation. Anyway, NF are always related to a vaginal erosion of the tape.

Keywords: Bandelette sous-urétrale; Complications; Fasciite nécrosante; Necrotizing fasciitis; Suburethral sling.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / diagnosis*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / etiology*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents