Open AccessComplications of midurethral slings and their management
Author(s) -
Victor W. Νitti
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
canadian urological association journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.477
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1920-1214
pISSN - 1911-6470
DOI - 10.5489/cuaj.1462
Subject(s) - sling (weapon) , medicine , surgery
While midurethral slings are associated with a low rate of morbidity, complications can arise intraoperatively or following the procedure. Management of midurethral sling complications is relatively straightforward and urgency is dictated by the severity of the complications, potential for long-term negative effects, and bother to the patient.