Transvaginal Mesh Injury Attorney
Transvaginal mesh complications can be permanently life-altering and, in some cases, deadly. In July, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that transvaginal mesh complications are not rare and are not limited to a certain manufacturer. In addition to the injuries, pain, and disability caused by defective transvaginal mesh, the condition that the mesh is used to treat can return.
Surgical and Post-Operative Complications
The majority of transvaginal mesh complications occur post-surgically, but there are some very serious complications which can occur during the procedure itself. These include:
- Bladder perforation
- Bowel perforation
- Blood vessel perforation
Complications which can arise at a later date include:
- Mesh erosion through the vaginal wall
- Mesh contraction or shrinkage
- Vaginal scarring
- Severe and persistent pelvic pain
- Severe pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
- Infection
- Persistent vaginal discharge and odor
- Fistulas connecting the vagina to the bladder, colon, or rectum
- Granuloma formation
- Urinary problems
- Recurrence of SUI or POP
Mesh Erosion and Mesh Shrinkage
Mesh erosion and mesh shrinkage are very serious complications and require that the mesh be surgically removed. Several surgeries may be required, and the problem cannot always be corrected even with multiple surgeries. Mesh erosion and mesh contraction can cause severe pelvic pain, the inability to engage in sexual intercourse, and permanent disabilities. Both can cause life-long injury and drastically reduced quality of life.
Mesh erosion is erosion of the mesh through the vaginal wall into the vagina. It is sometimes called extrusion or protrusion. This complication is not only painful and debilitating for women; some men report pain and irritation of the penis from the exposed mesh during sexual intercourse.
Mesh contraction is shrinkage of the transvaginal mesh. It can cause shortening of the vagina, tightening of the vagina, and severe pain.
If you or a loved one has been injured by transvaginal mesh, please call our transvaginal mesh injury attorney at 1-877-LOSS RECOVER or submit an online questionnaire. Your initial consultation with transvaginal mesh injury attorney is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.