Warning signs for internal and external bleeding are closely monitored by health staffs, especially during the first few hours following the surgery.
Side effects of a bladder prolapse repair include the possibility of having the bladder perforated, medical specialists say.The doctor’s expertise in using the surgical instruments used in the procedure and the narrowed range of vision directly affects the likelihood of a punctured bladder. If not recognized earlier, this may lead to other complications that require intensive medical attention.
Warning signs for internal and external bleeding are closely monitored by health staffs, especially during the first few hours following the surgery. When the bladder is perforated, it may be a cause for the patient to bleed internally even after such a long period of time.If the bleeding is slow, anemia may gradually occur, causing weakening symptoms such as generalized body malaise and sleepiness. However, in severe situations, it may result to shock. It is for side effects like these that doctors make it sure the patient’s vital signs, level of consciousness (LOC), and urine properties are closely observed.
An undiagnosed puncture of the bladder may also contribute toward a ruptured bladder. Although this condition is rare and occurs only when treatment is delayed, it is still possible to happen and the risks of developing retained blood clots and urinary problems, like hematuria (presence of blood in urine) and incontinence (difficulty controlling urination) are most likely to come about, too.
Peritonitis may also result when the urine inadvertently leaks into the abdominal space. The inner lining of the body cavity that encloses all the organs in the pelvic area is inflamed. This is most likely caused by presence of infections. Doctors must attend to this immediately as it may lead to multiple organ failure.
Since most punctured bladders also involve urethral injury, there is a great chance for urethral stricture to develop as well. The passage of urine from the bladder through these tubes may be slowed down because of the presence of scar tissues. The presence of these formed scars inside the tubes may trigger the development of recurring infections. Even when this is easily managed through surgery, more scarring may be formed after it. Life-changing symptoms must be regularly checked if this should ensue.
Because of these health-threatening complications, it is important for patients who just went through a surgical procedure for a prolapsed pelvic organ to be watched for physical manifestations. Nowadays, the most usual approach performed in clinics and hospitals involve the surgical attachment of a synthetic device known as vaginal mesh. It is because of the serious complications linked to the application of this device that more and more women are afraid of going through prolapse surgery. On the other hand, sufferers of these complications have nothing else to do to save their lifestyle but to attempt to attain success in their filed vaginal mesh lawsuit.
Hip Fractures Common in Women with Prolapse
Doctors point out the need for regular physical evaluation in women, specifically to find out about their pelvic muscle strength and bone density. They need it more when they age 50 and over.
Pelvic Examination: Enough to Diagnose Presence of Prolapse?
You should know that there are series of tests that your doctor will perform to diagnose prolapse, and the first thing that you should be prepared about is the over-all assessment of your pelvic organs.
Sling Attachment during Prolapse Repair: Important?
Patients with pelvic organ prolapse opt for vaginal mesh implantation not only because it immediately puts an end to the embarrassing symptoms they acquire from pelvic organ prolapse, but most importantly because doctors recommend its use.
