A systematic review of the management of synthetic mesh erosion of the rectum following urogynaecological surgery.
H-C YounanMatthew MachinA F MyersA A P SlesserY MohsenPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2019)
Synthetic rectal mesh erosion can be managed successfully via either a transanal or a transabdominal approach with a partial or complete excision of the mesh. An examination under anaesthetic with an attempted transanal removal of mesh should be considered the first step in the management of this condition before consideration of more invasive surgery.