TVT Sling Complications: Mesh Erosion in Bladder
TVT sling can erode into the bladder. Patients with sling erosions into the bladder can present one or more of the following signs/symptoms:
- Burning / Pain with urination
- Blood in the urine
- Frequency of urination
- Urgency of urination
- Urination from the vagina
- Painful Intercourse
- Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
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Normal TVT Sling
(Outside looking in)
Normal TVT Sling
(Inside looking out)
TVT Sling - Bladder Erosion