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Has there been any suggested correlation between mesh bladder slings and development of autoimmune disease?

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Mesh bladder slings have not been associated with autoimmune disease to the best of my knowledge. In fact, mesh bladder slings have helped more women than they have harmed despite the flood of commercials from greedy lawyers looking to sue the manufacturer. Certainly there can be complications, but there are far more successes.

Dr Gowans and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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