Thigh abscess mistaken for sarcoma following transobturator tape: a case report  and literature review

Yeung PP Jr, Sokol A, Walton B, Iglesia C

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2007.04.012

Thigh abscess mistaken for sarcoma following transobturator tape: a case report and literature review

Yeung PP Jr et al., 2007

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 14(5), 657-659

DOI 10.1016/j.jmig.2007.04.012 PMID 17848332

Abstract

A 44-year-old female, 1 year status-post ObTape transobturator mid-urethral sling, was evaluated by orthopaedic oncology and urology for persistent thigh pain and a left thigh mass. Multiple muscle biopsies were inconclusive, raising concern for inflammatory sarcoma. After serial débridements of the thigh abscess, sling material was found in the obturator space, which gave the diagnosis. Health care providers, both gynecologic and nongynecologic, need to be aware of serious complications of transobturator slings that may present in atypical ways.

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Surgery > Complications > Mesh/Sling Complications General OB/GYN > Urogynecology > Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery > Case Reports > Diagnostic Challenges

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PMID 17848332 17848332 DOI 10.1016/j.jmig.2007.04.012 10.1016/j.jmig.2007.04.012

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Yeung, P., Sokol, A., Walton, B., & Iglesia, C. (2007). Thigh abscess mistaken for sarcoma following transobturator tape: a case report and literature review. *Journal of minimally invasive gynecology*, *14*(5), 657-659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2007.04.012

Thigh abscess mistaken for sarcoma following transobturator tape: a case report and literature review

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