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Repair of Vaginal Wall Prolapse (Vaginal Vault Prolapse)
Risks
Complications of surgery for vaginal vault prolapse are uncommon but include:
- Bleeding.
- Mild buttock pain for 1 to 2 months following surgery.
- Urinary incontinence.
- Urinary retention.
- Infection.
- Formation of an abnormal opening or connection between organs or body parts (Reference fistula Opens New Window).
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 9, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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