Globally, approximately 40% of women are affected by pelvic organ prolapse – this percentage is only expected to rise with an aging population [1].

The use of synthetic mesh for pelvic organ prolapse has increased in the past two to three decades. However, due to the increasing complications that arose following mesh repairs, they are now used with caution. A significant percentage of these patients continue to experience complications including mesh exposure/extrusion, mesh infection, adhesions, fistula formation and mesh failure [2].

MRI is the preferred modality for the assessment of mesh complications in both the subacute and chronic setting [3]. It is therefore important for radiologists to have an understanding of the normal course of these mesh devices and the potential complications that may arise [4].