In a woman with repeated PVRs of over 300 mL two weeks after a retropubic midurethral sling, do you release the sling now or continue observation with clean intermittent catheterization?
Community PollStarted
In a woman with repeated PVRs of over 300 mL two weeks after a retropubic midurethral sling, do you release the sling now or continue observation with clean intermittent catheterization?
2 physicians have voted
Join Mednetto vote and see how they answered.
1 Answer
Mednet MemberInvited Expert
Urology · Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Answered on
At two weeks after a synthetic mid-urethral sling, with PVRs repeatedly elevated over 300 mL, I would take the patient back to the OR for a sling release now rather than keep her on CIC and wait.
Transient voiding problems after a mid-urethral sling should resolve quickly. If a woman with otherwise ...
Join for free or sign in to see the full answer