Update in management of vaginal mesh erosion

Curr Urol Rep. 2013 Oct;14(5):471-5. doi: 10.1007/s11934-013-0357-2.

Abstract

Mesh erosion is one of the major complications of prolapse surgery conducted by transvaginal approach. Following the extensive use of meshes and warning about potential complications, a new classification of mesh-related adverse events has been proposed. Due to the wide scope of clinical features, no standardized approach has been proposed. Surgery is required after failure of conservative management, mostly based on mesh partial or total excision by transvaginal route, following the classic rules of re-do vaginal surgery. Complex cases are best managed in tertiary reference centers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / adverse effects*
  • Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Reoperation
  • Surgical Mesh*
  • Uterine Prolapse / surgery*
  • Vagina