Conservative management of pelvic abscess following sacrocolpopexy: a report of three cases and review of the literature. Journal Article

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Authors: Kwon, SY; Brown, S; Hibbeln, J; Freed, JS
Article Title: Conservative management of pelvic abscess following sacrocolpopexy: a report of three cases and review of the literature.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: After sacrocolpopexy, intra-abdominal pelvic abscesses are often managed with intravenous antibiotics, excision of the mesh involved, and debridement of compromised tissue. METHODS AND RESULTS: Three cases of successful management of pelvic abscesses after sacrocolpopexy using long-term antibiotics and percutaneous drainage of intra-abdominal abscesses without removing the mesh are presented. CONCLUSIONS: In selected patients who have undergone sacrocolpopexy, with careful counseling, conservative management of pelvic abscesses with percutaneous drainage and long-term antibiotic treatment without the surgical excision of the mesh may play a role.
Journal Title: International Urogynecology Journal
ISSN: 0937-3462
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2017