A novel approach to identification and excision of a persistent sinus tract following a rectus fascial sling: A case report
Background: While Gore-Tex® sutures have excellent handling and cause minimal fibroblast activity and a less inflammatory response compared with other materials, they carry a risk of persistent sinus tract formation. Case: A patient underwent an autologous rectus fascial sling using Gore-Tex® and we...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Women's Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214911221000515 |
| Summary: | Background: While Gore-Tex® sutures have excellent handling and cause minimal fibroblast activity and a less inflammatory response compared with other materials, they carry a risk of persistent sinus tract formation. Case: A patient underwent an autologous rectus fascial sling using Gore-Tex® and we describe a novel technique for identification and excision of the sinus tract. Conclusion: Preoperative imaging and staining of the sinus tract with methylene blue can aid in successful identification of the tract during surgery and may improve rates of successful treatment. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-9112 |