Hernia Mesh

Hernia mesh is a surgical device implanted into the upper stomach, abdomen or groin. It is a synthetic mesh that is surgically implanted at the affected region to support weakened tissue, or to close an opening at the muscle from where the hernia passed through. Hernia mesh was introduced to lower the risk of hernia recurrence, but ironically, the risk of failed mesh has been plenty causing several  hernia mesh complications  including some life-threatening ones. How to figure out that you have failed mesh surgery? Complications of failed mesh surgery vary in severity making in difficult to identify. The most common symptoms include: Pain and discomfort Bruises and swelling Skin rash near the incision Bleeding Infection with fluids built up near the implant site Bowel obstruction Adhesion Erectile dysfunction Loss of sensation and difficulty achieving orgasm Hernia recurrence Migration, fistula and perforation leading to revision surgery Hernia Mes...

Hernia mesh is a surgical implant device which is very popularly used to provide extra support to the protruding damaged tissues, mainly in the intestinal or abdominal region. In the process, surgeons place the mesh across the area neighboring the hernia which helps to hold the defective tissue together and is chiefly done with stitches, staples or glue. Unfortunately patients complained about the faulty design of these meshes. Infected hernia mesh can cause devastating complications and at times become challenging to cure the mesh infections with just antibiotics and often needs corrective surgery to cure the condition. Hernia mesh complications  may often be difficult to identify, depending on the severity of the issue. Bowel Obstruction: It is the blockage that forms in the large or small intestine and causes difficulty with defecating or urinating. Typically, these obstructions are caused by an adhesion which can occur when scar-tissue or loops of the intestines att...