Most hernia mesh products are made from polypropylene, a type of plastic. Once implanted, this material triggers a continuous inflammatory response known as a foreign body reaction. This reaction doesn’t stop—and it affects each patient differently.
Whether for inguinal hernia repair, ventral hernia repair, or treating a chronic abdominal wound, the risks associated with polypropylene mesh are serious—and all too real.
“Our study demonstrates that the use of P4HB mesh is both safe and effective in ventral hernia repairs,” states Dr. Daniel H. Tran, General Surgery, Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. Greg Vigna, national mid-urethral sling attorney and hernia mesh attorney, says, “The Phasix mesh is P4HB and is a natural polymer derived from E […]
“The roll out of P4HB has been too slow for hernia repair. It is hard to justify using synthetic mesh in a contaminated surgical field which has a 3x greater risk of surgical site infections when compared with P4HB,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD. Dr. Greg Vigna, national mid-urethral sling attorney and hernia mesh attorney, […]
“Our study demonstrates that the use of P4HB mesh is both safe and effective in ventral hernia repairs,” states Steven G. Leeds, Baylor University Medical Center. What else did Dr. Leeds report in “The use of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB, Phasix) mesh in ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis” published in Hernia, Vol. 28, pages […]
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