Vaginal sling implant misdiagnosed as rectal subepithelial tumor

As cosmetic procedures receive increasing attention from the media, female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) has become quite popular in Korea. The safety and efficacy of these surgeries and procedures have yet to be thoroughly documented. We report a case of a 47-year-old woman who underwent a vagina...

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Published in:Obstetrics & gynecology science 2018, 61(4), 640, pp.533-536
Main Authors: Kim, Su-Mi, Han, Ji-Suk, Park, Jin-Wan, Kim, Jong-Soo, Namgung, Hwan, Kang, Yun-Dan
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Language:English
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Case Report
cosmetic surgery
female genitalia
rectal tumor
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Summary:As cosmetic procedures receive increasing attention from the media, female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) has become quite popular in Korea. The safety and efficacy of these surgeries and procedures have yet to be thoroughly documented. We report a case of a 47-year-old woman who underwent a vaginal sling implantation, which resulted in the misdiagnosis of a rectal subepithelial tumor during endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). This patient suffered an iatrogenic rectal perforation during the EMR, which necessitated an exploratory operation. The sling implant was removed via the vaginal approach, and a primary repair of the vaginal and rectal walls was performed. The patient subsequently showed no sign of complication at her 6-month follow-up. Patients need to be educated about the importance of reporting a history of FGCS prior to undergoing surgical or endoscopic procedures. Also, physicians have to check the medical history of patient thoroughly to avoid misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatment.
ISSN:2287-8572
2287-8580
DOI:10.5468/ogs.2018.61.4.533