Harriet Heywood BBC News, Cambridgeshire BBC Pelvic mesh was used to give weak or damaged tissue extra support and treat incontinence in women for many years A woman has criticised the government for “dragging its feet” when it came to making reforms for women harmed by pelvic mesh implants. Five years ago, the Cumberlege First … Read more
Matthew Hill Health Correspondent, BBC West BBC Tony Dixon used artificial mesh to treat hundreds of bowel problems A surgeon found to have left patients in “agony” after using artificial mesh to treat prolapsed bowels faces allegations he falsified medical notes. Tony Dixon was suspended after the surgery was found to have caused harm to … Read more
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News BBC More than 100,000 women are believed to have had mesh implants fitted between 2007 and 2015 Women harmed by pelvic mesh implants are still waiting for government compensation a year after a major report called for urgent action. Patient safety commissioner Dr Henrietta Hughes, who made that … Read more
BBC Sylvia Vickery spent £20,000 travelling to Missouri for surgery A woman who used her life savings to have vaginal mesh removed in the United States said she could no longer wait for surgery in Northern Ireland after passing blood and debris. Sylvia Vickery, 61, said she was “angry and sad” but had no other … Read more
BBC More than 100 women who experienced pain and complications from transvaginal mesh implants have received payouts from three manufacturers of the products. The financial settlement offered by companies Bard, Boston Scientific, and Johnson & Johnson has not been disclosed. This is the first successful group claim in England after some 10,000 women were injured … Read more
“I’ve heard so many heartbreaking stories about the problems they’re having in terms of getting access to the medical care that they need, but also the impact that it’s had on the parents who have had to give up their work, give up their businesses and stay at home and care for their children,” Dr … Read more
The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon’s operations. Source link
People whose lives were damaged by surgery say they are still waiting to see an official report. Source link
Sam is one of hundreds of women who have suffered since she had a transvaginal mesh implant. Source link
Lisa Megginson had her transvaginal mesh tape surgically removed after years of health problems. Source link