Biomesh (Pelvicol) erosion following repair of anterior vaginal wall prolapse.

Abstract

Sparse information is available regarding erosion following biomesh implantation. We report two cases of erosion following anterior vaginal wall repair. In both cases, the operation was performed as a standard cystocele repair where the collagen Pelvicol mesh was anchored to the pubocervical fascia. Both patients had signs of erosion shortly after the operation, and both had the mesh removed. In one patient, the vaginal epithelium healed spontaneously, whereas the other patient had a delayed healing process. The graft was rejected due to intolerance to the biomesh or an infection. Our study shows that an erosion following implantation of a biomesh may be complicated.

• Authors: Martin Rudnicki
• Journal: International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction (Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct) Vol. 18 Issue 6 Pg. 693-5 (Jun 2007) England
• PMID: 17031488 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Cystocele (surgery)
• Female
• Graft Rejection
• Gynecologic Surgical Procedures (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Skin Transplantation
• Surgical Mesh (adverse effects)
• Uterine Prolapse (surgery)
• Vagina (injuries)
• Vaginal Diseases (etiology, surgery)
• Wound Healing