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Strangulated small bowel 14 years after abdominal sacrocolpopexy
Author(s) -
Pue Leng Boi,
Lo TsiaShu,
Wu PeiYing,
Tan Yiap Loong
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1111/jog.12174
Subject(s) - medicine , perioperative , peritonitis , surgery , complication , sepsis , general surgery
Abdominal sacrocolpopexy is a well‐established procedure for the reconstruction of apical support in pelvic organ prolapse. Its long‐term efficacy is well known; however, it is also associated with higher perioperative morbidity when compared with the less invasive transvaginal approach. Long‐term risk of bowel‐related complication from abdominal sacrocolpopexy is rare, but can be significant as it is often serious and requires major surgical intervention. Here we highlight an unusual case of strangulated small bowel (in this instance complicated with sepsis secondary to peritonitis), 14 years after an abdominal sacrocolpopexy procedure. This example amplifies the need for proper preoperative counseling; also, life‐long follow‐up is necessary for patients undergoing this procedure.