License Image This illustration shows the transvaginal mesh placed in between the vaginal and bladder walls. When complications occur, the mesh can erode through either the bladder or vaginal walls, causing infection, pain, and scarring. When erosion through the vaginal wall occurs, pain during intercourse can result.
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Transvaginal Mesh Implant
License Image Surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse has different shapes and configurations according to which organs it is intended to support. The transvaginal mesh pictured is for prolapsed bladder, and urinary incontinence support. Transvaginal mesh may be made of polypropylene. This material can degrade within the body and cause inflammation, act as host to […]
Transvaginal Mesh
License Image Your bladder, and other pelvic organs are supported by the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue of the pelvic floor. These supportive tissues can become stretched or weakened by childbirth or surgery, or by chronic strain such as heavy lifting. When a pelvic organ, such as the bladder, uterus or rectum, loses it’s support […]
Prolapsed Bladder
License Image Your bladder, and other pelvic organs are supported by the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue of the pelvic floor. These supportive tissues can become stretched or weakened by childbirth or surgery, or by chronic strain such as heavy lifting. When a pelvic organ, such as the bladder, uterus or rectum, loses it’s support […]
