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Why Does My Leg Trauma After Bladder Sling Surgery?
Pubo-vaginal sling; Transobdurator sling
Risks
Risks for any surgery are:
Bleeding -
Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs Breathing problems - Infection in the surgical cut or the cut opens up
- Other infection
Risks for this surgery are:
- Breaking down of the synthetic material used for the sling
- Changes in the vagina (prolapsed vagina)
- Damage to the urethra, bladder, or vagina
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Fistula (connection) between the vagina and the skin - Irritable bladder, where you may feel the need to...
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