Mass Torts
07. Hernia Mesh
Hernia Mesh
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Hernia repairs are often done by implanting a mesh product in the body. Several specific products used in hernia repair surgeries are now under intense scrutiny due to side effects and complications occurring with patients.
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If you have had a hernia repair surgery, you likely are well aware of the symptoms and description of a hernia. However, for those who may not be as well informed, a hernia happens when the lining or organ protrudes through the layer of muscles in the stomach creating a bulge.
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Several kinds of hernias exist:
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A hernia that occurs in the wall of the abdomen, known as a ventral or abdominal hernia
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A hernia that happens within a surgical incision site from a prior operation or injury, called an incisional hernia
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Hernias that happen around the area of the groin are known as inguinal hernias
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A hernia that happens at or in the surrounding area of the navel is known as an umbilical hernia
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A hernia that erupts where the stomach and esophagus meet is known as a hiatal hernia
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The following problems have been reported by patients with hernia mesh implants:
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Abdominal ulcers
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Obstruction of the bowels
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Perforation of internal organs
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Renal failure
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Failure and/or erosion of the product
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Allergic reactions; and
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Fistulas in the intestines
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Several models of hernia mesh have been recalled from the market due to safety issues.
