Transvaginal mesh implants are performed through the vagina to correct pelvic organ prolapse. The following article focuses on the management of the pain resulting from the complications such as mesh exposure and pelvic surgery. Vaginal synthetic mesh is inserted to augment native tissue. The implant procedure is performed to correct the pelvic organ prolapse which is typically common in older females after childbirth, a hysterectomy or a menopause. The organs such as bowels, uterus and bladder shift into the vagina due to weakened muscles.
The repair by vaginal synthetic mesh prevents painful prolapse of aforementioned organs and subsequent medical complications. However, the materials used for these meshes have been associated with complications such as erosion, contraction and mesh exposure. Due to this, mesh reversal and pelvic surgeries have been picking up. The following article…
