Twenty Percent Recurrence of Inguinal Hernia After Polypropylene Mesh Removal

“Up to 12% of patients undergoing minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair may develop chronic postoperative inguinal pain, possibly explained by the presence of mesh," states A.M. Chaoui, MD, surgeon. What else did Dr. Chaoui say in his article “Inguinal hernia recurrence after laparoscopic mesh removal for chronic pain: A single-center experience with 11 years of [...]

2025-05-14T16:38:03-07:00May 14th, 2025|News, Vaginal Mesh|0 Comments

Early Pain with Coloplast Altis Single-incision Sling: Inner Leg, Groin, and Thigh

“The Coloplast Altis 522 study and the Coloplast Altis Investigational Device Exemption study both show the occurrence of pain in the inner leg and thigh in frequencies that are unique to this device. This device is too stiff and there are safer options," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national mid-urethral sling and malpractice attorney. Dr. Greg [...]

2025-05-14T16:33:07-07:00May 14th, 2025|News, Vaginal Mesh|0 Comments

Daleview Care Center Hit with ‘Never Event’ Bedsore Lawsuit

“We represent those who have hospital acquired Stage III or Stage IV bedsores that are discharged to nursing homes without being offered the standard of care recommended by Wound Healing Society Guidelines. Early flap closure is required to prevent malnutrition, chronic infection, sepsis, and death,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national decubitus ulcer attorney. The National [...]

2025-05-14T16:29:07-07:00May 14th, 2025|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

American Hospital Association’s Statement on Tariffs While Private Equity Guts Medicine

“The American Hospital Association should focus on building back the trust of community hospitals, focusing on rebuilding local ownership in nursing homes, and ensuring hospitals become a safe place for the sick and injured,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national malpractice attorney. What does Rick Pollack, the American Hospital Association President and CEO say in the [...]

2025-05-14T16:26:23-07:00May 14th, 2025|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Primary Ovarian Mesothelioma: A Rare Tumor and a Rare Person Who is a ‘Unicorn’

“Primary ovarian mesothelioma is a rare tumor caused by Talc and Asbestosis exposure. There are survivors who continue immunotherapy and they and their family suffer significant physical, mental, and financial harm. They are unicorns and should be treated as such," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national pharmaceutical injury attorney. What does Dr. Fatemeh Derakhshani say in [...]

2025-05-14T16:16:19-07:00May 14th, 2025|News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening with M-CHAT for Ages 18-24 Months with History of Neonatal Encephalopathy

“We believe that the M-CHAT screening test is suitable for use in the screening of this age group (18-24 months), adaptable to all countries, and can be applied by all healthcare workers with sufficient sensitivity (92%), and it will be the first step for a consultation to child psychiatry clinic,” states Dr. Birol Karabulut, neonatologist. [...]

2025-04-02T17:30:20-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Birth Injuries, News|0 Comments

Hospital-acquired Restraint Injuries: Two ‘Never Event’ for No Good Reason

“Mechanical restraints were associated with continued, and perhaps increased, occurrence of serious fall-related injuries after controlling for other injury risk factors,” states Dr. Mary Tinnetti, MD. Read Dr. Tinnetti’s article “Mechanical Restraint Use and Fall-related Injuries among Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities”, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, 1992; 116: 369-374. Dr. Greg Vigna, malpractice [...]

2025-04-02T17:25:02-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Early Pain After Mid-urethral Sling Placement: Reassurance is Not Treatment

“Early or immediate pain after mid-urethral sling requires treatment, not reassurance. We represent those who have suffered neurological pain syndromes and have not been treated in a timely fashion for the complications they have suffered.” What does Dr. Vera Joser say in the article “Severe affection of the obturator nerve in a young patient after [...]

2025-04-02T17:22:05-07:00April 2nd, 2025|News, Vaginal Mesh|0 Comments

Decubitus Ulcers Reconstructive Surgery ‘Should be Performed’: Wound Healing Society

“Hospital acquired decubitus ulcer patients simply cannot be discharged to facilities that do not have the capabilities to provide reconstructive surgeries for cure. That is not a safe discharge,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. What does the WHS Guidelines 2023 update report? “Preamble: Surgical treatment of pressure injury/ulcers is often [...]

2025-04-02T17:19:51-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments
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