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Removal of Mini-Sling Anchor With Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Site Marking With Methylene Blue.

Sabrina Shih, Kate Maturen, Ashley Skeith, Shane Wells, Tom Chenevert, Vikas Gulani, Daniel M Morgan

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7 authors.

Sabrina ShihUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Radiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Kate MaturenUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Radiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Ashley SkeithUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Radiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Shane WellsUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Radiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Tom ChenevertUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Radiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Vikas GulaniUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Radiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Daniel M MorganUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Radiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSingle-incision midurethral slings are an alternative to standard midurethral slings for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Single-incision midurethral slings use less mesh, relying on soft tissue anchors for mesh stabilization, but can be associated with chronic pain. CASE: We describe the novel use of magnetic resonance imaging to localize and stain a retained radiolucent single-incision midurethral sling anchor with methylene blue dye. This assisted the transvaginal dissection for removal of the stained anchor for a patient with persistent chronic pelvic pain after a prior mesh removal.

conclusionMarking the target anchor with dye provided crucial intraoperative guidance for the surgical dissection. This technique can be a valuable tool for localizing surgical targets that are radiolucent.

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