Wednesday, July 1, 2015

BMJ - "Use and risks of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse surgery in women in New York state: population based cohort study"

"Use and risks of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse surgery in women in New York state: population based cohort study"

"Conclusions Despite multiple warnings released by the US Food and Drug Administration since 2008, use of mesh in pelvic organ prolapse surgery continues to grow. In this statewide comprehensive study, mesh procedures were associated with an increased risk of reinterventions within one year and urinary retention after surgery."


http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h2685

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