Mesh

Mesh

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Complications Bleeding Infection Fistula formation Voiding dysfunction Unmasking of occult SUI Failure Recurrence Bleeding Infection Injury to the bladder, bowel or ureters Voiding dysfunction Dyspareunia Failure Recurrence Conversion to a laparotomy A Manchester repair can speci /f_i cally be associated with infertility, miscarriage and dystocia Bleeding Infection Rectal or small bowel injury ( /f_i stula formation) Dyspareunia Failure Recurrence Bleeding Infection Injury to the bowel or ureter Unmasking of occult SUI Right buttock pain Sexual dysfunction Bleeding Infection Rectal or small bowel injury ( /f_i stula formation) Dyspareunia Failure Recurrence

continence surgery in the form of colposuspension or insertion of an autologous fascial sling. Uterine prolapse and vaginal vault prolapse surgery requiring the use of mesh during hys teropexy and sacrocolpopexy procedures can be undertaken following detailed counselling and MDT agreement.