Lumbosacral Discitis and Osteomyelitis after Sacrocolpopexy: A Case Series and Review of Management

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Abstract

Introduction and Hypothesis: Lumbosacral discitis and osteomyelitis constitute a rare but devastating complication after mesh sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse. Methods: We present a case series of 3 patients at a single institution and a literature review of 30 patients suffering from this complication along with presenting symptoms, evaluation with laboratory and imaging findings, and management. Results: Lumbosacral discitis can present after sacrocolpopexy of any route (abdominal, laparoscopic, and robotic) and with various suture types and tacking devices. Patients presented with lower back pain at varying time frames and with elevated inflammatory markers, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Conclusion: The majority of cases required both excision of pelvic mesh via laparotomy or laparoscopy in combination with an extended course of intravenous (IV) antibiotics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2243-2254
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Urogynecology Journal
Volume35
Issue number12
DOIs
StateE-pub ahead of print - Sep 16 2024

Keywords

  • Complication
  • Discitis
  • Mesh
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Sacrocolpopexy
  • Spondylodiscitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Urology

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