Transvaginal Mesh Failures Can Cause Serious Injuries
The FDA has issued an updated safety communication warning doctors and patients that the placement of surgical mesh through the vagina to treat pelvic organ prolapse may present greater risk for the patient than other options. This is also called transvaginal mesh. According to the FDA, reported complications from using the mesh include the mesh becoming exposed or protruding out of the vaginal tissue, pain, infection, organ perforation and urinary problems
Transvaginal Mesh failure can result in serious complications such as:
- Vaginal scarring
- Mesh erosion through the vaginal epithelium
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Inflammation
- Urinary problems
- Recurrence of condition