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.
“There needs to be greater consumer protection before introducing faulty products to the market,” states Dr. Oscar Olavarria, MD, general surgeon, University of Texas, Houston. Dr. Greg Vigna, Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, says, “At issue is the continued use of certain medical devices when safer alternative procedures or designs of devices may be […]
“Common patient concerns include chronic pain, foreign body sensation, and recurrence,” states Dr. Usamah Ahmed, Surgeon. What did Dr. Ahmed report in the article “Chronic pain and foreign body sensation based on mesh placement in primary ventral hernia repair: A systematic review highlighting the evidence gap and a call to action” published in Langenbeck’s Archives […]
“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 […]
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