RAY DIAGNOSTICS METHODS OF IMPLANT-ASSOCIATED COMPLICATIONS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF THE GENITAL PROLAPSE AND STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE IN WOMEN

Background. The use of synthetic prostheses to correct genital prolapse and stress urinary incontinence has led to the increase in specific complications. Aim. To analyze the possibilities of MRI and CT in the diagnosis of implant-associated complications (IAC). Material and methods. 14 MRI of the pelvis and 1 CT-fistulography were performed at different times after operations on patients, treated for IAC after surgical correction of genital prolapse and stress urinary incontinence using synthetic mesh prostheses. Results. In all cases, tomogram-specific signs were detected on the tomograms, which enabled to determine the prevalence of the process in full and, subsequently, to determine the tactics of treatment. Conclusions. MRI scans should be mandatory methods of investigation for suspected postoperative IAC in female patients. CT-fistulography has high diagnostic potential in revealing suppuration processes.