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We report our experience with two cases of latemigration of the suture and bolster occurring 2years after a modified Stamey endoscopicbladder neck suspension. Delayed migration ofthe suture and bolster after an endoscopicbladder neck suspension across tissue planes,with subsequent erosion into the bladder, isuncommon. Recurrent urinary tract infection andmild suprapubic discomfort were the onlysymptoms. Cystoscopy was the only helpfuldiagnostic tool and should be considered earlyin the evaluation of this kind of patients. Themechanism of migration of the cuff and theoperative technique are discussed.
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Athanasopoulos, A., Liatsikos, E.N., Perimenis, P. et al. Delayed suture intravesical migration as a complication of a stamey endoscopic bladder neck suspension. Int Urol Nephrol 34, 5–7 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021367302431
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