Mesh infection without erosion after ObTape sling insertion: a diagnostic challenge

Ismail SI

International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction, 2007

Abstract

Infection is a recognised complication of using synthetic mesh tapes in continence surgery. It has only been reported alongside erosion after trans-obturator sling insertion for urodynamic stress incontinence. A 41-year-old patient developed mesh infection. This infection was diagnosed 16 months after insertion, when it became an abscess and discharged through her groin. The condition was not suspected earlier, despite having examination under anesthesia and repeat cystoscopy. The patient recovered upon removing the mesh and remains continent. This case documents the possible development of mesh infection without erosion. It highlights the importance of taking this possibility into consideration when dealing with patients after continence surgery and explores how it can be detected.

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