Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2002 Apr;45(4):706-708.

A case of abdominal sacral colpopexy with use of GORE-TEX graft for vaginal vault prolapse after total hysterectomy

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kyung-Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse is rare complication. There are many surgical procedures to correct this problem. But abdominal colposacropexy, using Marlex mesh or Gore-Tex graft is standard procedure. We experienced one case who had repair of post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse by transabdominal sacral colpopexy using Gore-Tex graft and report with brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Transabdominal sacral colpopexy; Gore-Tex graft

MeSH Terms

Hysterectomy*
Pelvic Organ Prolapse*
Polypropylenes
Polytetrafluoroethylene*
Transplants*
Polypropylenes
Polytetrafluoroethylene
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