Drug and Defective Medical Devices Law

Is vaginal mesh more effective to treat urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse?

No, the FDA conducted a systematic review of scientific literature regarding the use of vaginal mesh from 1996-2011, and the review showed transvaginal repair with mesh does not improve symptomatic results or quality of life over traditional non-mesh repair.  

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