What is Vaginal Mesh Erosion ?

What is Vaginal Mesh Erosion?

Mesh Erosion Definition

Transvaginal mesh erosion and the corresponding lawsuits being filed against the manufactures of pelvic mesh manufacturers have become a hot topic in both the news as well as in the field of personal injury litigation. However, just what is mesh erosion? First, we need to take a look at the family of products commonly referred to as vaginal mesh.

What is Vaginal Mesh?

Vaginal mesh and similar products go by a variety of names, which can sometimes be confusing. Some of the most commonly used "mesh names" include pelvic mesh, transvaginal mesh, vaginal mesh, or surgical mesh. Some types of mesh are also referred to as transvaginal tape, TVT, tape, or a bladder sling. Mesh can be comprised of either absorbable biologic material, or synthetic material that is either porous absorbable/non-absorbable.
According the website of the United States Food and Drug Administration, the definition of vaginal mesh is the surgical mesh implanted in urogynecologic procedures in order to strengthen and support either a woman's vaginal wall in treatment for pelvic organ prolapse or as a sling for her urethra in treatments for stress urinary incontinence .

In these procedures, polyester or polypropylene mesh is typically employed. In addition to being the subject of litigation, the complications associated with transvaginal mesh use in POP surgery have been identified by the FDA as an area of serious and ongoing concern.

What is Mesh Erosion?

The use of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse repair has resulted in a slew of negative side effects and complications, with one of the most common being "mesh erosion." Although it is common, mesh erosion can be a severely painful and often times debilitating experience. By definition, mesh erosion is the protrusion of the vaginal mesh device through the soft tissues of the vaginal wall. Common names for this mesh-related complication include and mesh erosion symptoms include:

Urinary tract infections
Swelling
Vaginal Itching
Vaginal discharge
Voiding difficulties
Retropubic Haematom
Abscess
Bladder stones
Swelling in the stomach
Allergic reaction to the mesh
Pain in thighs and bottom
Vaginal tightness from sling not implanted correctly
Mesh erosion through the vaginal wall, urethra, bowel and bladder
Bleeding
Obturator nerve damage
Septicaemia
Shrinkage of the vagina caused from scar tissue

How is Mesh Erosion Treated?

The occurrence of vaginal mesh erosion typically required the performance of at least one mesh erosion surgery in order to remove the implant from the pelvic area. Unfortunately, the materials of the mesh may break into smaller pieces during mesh erosion or the attempted removal of a transvaginal mesh device. As such, sometimes a number of additional surgeries are necessary. Unfortunately, a number of women still experience mesh erosion and other complications even following repeated surgical attempts at treatment.

Additional Mesh Complications:

The erosion of mesh is only one complication on a long list of adverse effects occurring following transvaginal mesh surgery. There have also been reports of pain, inability to have sexual intercourse, emotional problems, neuromuscular complications, urinary problems, bleeding, infection, pain to the penis of male sexual partner, chronic discharge, vaginal scarring, mesh contraction/shrinkage, and a number of other serious concerns. Typically symptoms of a vaginal mesh side effect will not occur until at least a month following the initial surgery. In some cases, it may take even longer. If you suspect that you are experiencing mesh erosion or another complication, consult with a medical professional. If you decide to pursue a mesh erosion lawsuit, contact a lawyer quickly because there may be time deadlines and restrictions depending on the state in which you live.

File a Vaginal Mesh Erosion Lawsuit: Speak with an Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured by mesh erosion or another transvaginal mesh complication, you may have legal recourse for obtaining monetary compensation for your financial, physical, and emotional suffering. Contact the Willis Law Firm for a risk & obligation free mesh erosion lawsuit consultation conducted confidentially by one of our compassionate and knowledgeable legal professionals. We are reviewing mesh victim cases nationwide and represent all of these claims on a contingency fee basis.

Vaginal Mesh Erosion Lawsuits: Speak to a Mesh Lawyer Now

Many patients suffering from transvaginal mesh injuries wish that they had been warned of the risks and potential complications before undergoing the operation. Our product liability law team at the Willis Law Firm is committed to getting you answers and financial compensation for your medical expenses, loss of income, physical pain, and emotional suffering. Some of the transvaginal mesh products currently linked with transvaginal mesh injuries include:

American Medical Systems: SPARC, BioArc, MiniArc, Apogee, Elevate, Monarc, In-Fast, Perigree
Boston Scientific: AdvantageT Sling System, Prefyx Mid UT Mesh Sling System, Prefyx PPST System, Obtryx Curved Single, Obtryx Mesh Sling, Arise, Pinnacle, Solyx, Lynx
CR Bard: Avaulta PlusT Biosynthetic Support, Avaulta SoloT Synthetic Support, Faslata Allograft, Pelvitex T Polypropylene Mesh, Pelvicol Tissue, PelviSoft Biomesh
Johnson & Johnson: Ethicon TVT, Gynecare Prolift, Gynecare Prosima, Gynecare TVT, Gynemesh, PS

If you or a loved one is suffering from transvaginal mesh injuries from any transvaginal mesh complication please call the Willis Law Firm. We have female consultants standing by, trained to discuss sensitive issues confidentially. We are currently accepting Transvaginal Mesh Erosion & Mesh Injuries lawsuits nationwide. All cases are handled on a Contingency Fee Basis (no attorney's fees or expenses charged unless we recover for you).

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