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Rectocutaneous fistula: a rare complication of the posterior intravaginal sling

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The posterior intravaginal sling (IVS) is a device used to correct apical vaginal prolapse; there are limited data on associated complications. We present a case report of a rectocutaneous fistula forming after placement of a posterior IVS in a 59-year-old woman 2 months postoperatively. The sling was resected during sigmoidoscopy with scissors, and the colon laceration was closed. The buttock wound underwent delayed healing 2 weeks later. More data regarding complications associated with use of this device are needed before widespread use.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, 123, Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan

    Yoke-Hong Yee, Fu-Tsai Kung & Kuan-Hui Huang

  2. Department of Proctology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

    Chien-Chang Lu

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Yee, YH., Lu, CC., Kung, FT. et al. Rectocutaneous fistula: a rare complication of the posterior intravaginal sling. Int Urogynecol J 19, 599–601 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-007-0460-3

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