Simultaneous laceration of external iliac artery and vein complicating anterior vaginal wall sling operation for stress urinary incontinence.

Abstract

Case report: We report a case of simultaneous injury of right external iliac artery and vein by a needle carrier that was inserted from the suprapubic area down to the vaginal lumen during anterior vaginal wall sling procedure.

Discussion: The risk factors and measures to be taken to avoid this life threatening complication are discussed.