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Hernia Mesh Complications

Surgical mesh is widely used to repair hernias. Some patients have reported serious complications and revision surgeries, and lawsuits have been filed against several mesh manufacturers.

You had a hernia repair that used surgical mesh.
You were later diagnosed with a complication such as infection, adhesion, bowel obstruction, or mesh migration.
You required a revision or removal surgery, or a doctor has recommended one.

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Important: This information is not medical advice. If you have pain, fever, swelling, or other symptoms after a hernia repair, contact your physician or seek medical care right away.

Reported concerns

People have reported the following complications. This list is for general awareness and is not a diagnosis.

Infection at or around the implant site

Adhesion (tissue or organs sticking together)

Bowel obstruction or perforation

Mesh migration, shrinkage, or contraction

Chronic pain or discomfort

Hernia recurrence and the need for revision surgery

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