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FDA Warning-Complications With Trans-Vaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse or Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

The United States food and drug administration has issued a new warning relating to complications arising from placement of surgical mesh through incisions made in the wall of the vagina. These surgical/medical mesh devices are placed trans-vaginally. According to the FDA, ” the most frequent complications included erosion through the vagina, infection, pain, urinary problems…

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Surgeon sues his own Spinal Surgeon for Medical Malpractice, Alleges Back Surgery Medical Negligence

By Richard N. Shapiro, SCLA attorney   A Connecticut spine surgeon sued his own specialist, after the specialist botched the spinal surgery that inserted a new medical device in his lower back area.  The Richmond, Virginia (VA) surgeon allowed a bone fragment to be pressed into Dr. Garver’s nerve root, causing chronic pain.  The full…

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