Mesh erosion into the bladder following laparoscopic colposuspension

Paley, Judith
Doyle, Mark
Parr, Nigel

Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral, UK

CorrespondenceJ. Paley, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral CH49 5PE, UK.

Accepted 21 June, 2001.

Gynaecological Endoscopy 10(6):p 371-372, December 2001.

Introduction

A previously unreported finding of polypropylene mesh erosion into the bladder two years after laparoscopic colposuspension.

Conclusion

As with the vagina, synthetic mesh can erode into the bladder following urogynaecological sling procedures. Previous surgery may be a risk factor. Recurrent urinary tract infection or persistent haematuria following such a procedure should raise suspicion of mesh erosion.