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Hernia Web Resources
We have provided the following summaries and links to outside sources for those who had hernia surgery and were implanted with a Kugel Mesh hernia patch. Remember to contact the Kugel Mesh attorneys at William Kherkher if your doctor used a Kugel Mesh hernia patch during hernia surgery.
What is a hernia?
A Hernia is hernia is a protrusion, or encroachment, of either a piece of tissue, a muscle or an organ that that bursts through the muscular tissue or the membrane that's meant to contain it safely. Hernias are very painful and can appear in several locations around the body. In the most severe cases, hernias are extremely unsightly and can appear to be as large as a grapefruit or even a watermelon that's stuck to the outside of the body. A hernia forms when there is a weakness on the outer-lying tissue that's supposed to contain the area within an enclosed area, and hernias can develop quickly or over a long period of time. Eventually, that weakness splits and creates an opening through which the internal tissue passes. Find out more at
WebMD and
HealthScout, two Web sites that go into great detail about the different types of hernia, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and more.
FDA Recall of the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch
The Bard Kugel Mesh hernia patch was developed to help aid in the healing of incisional hernias. In theory, it helps strengthen the repaired area near the incision and eases what's often intense pain after the operation has occurred. However, due to a malfunction in several of the Kugel Mesh hernia patch product lines, serious complications developed in patients that led to debilitating injuries and even death in some cases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of several Kugel Mesh hernia patches. Find out the latest FDA Kugel Mesh hernia patch recall alerts by
clicking here.
The American Hernia Society (AHS) provides a professional forum for the exchange of information and education regarding historic, current, and future methods of diagnosis and treatment of abdominal wall abnormalities.
Depending on the type of hernia you have, there are varying types of hernia treatments available. The Mayo Clinic offers comprehensive information on the treatment options for
inguinal hernias,
hiatal hernias, and
umbilical hernias.
Have you been injured by a Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch?
In some cases patients experience complications and injury resulting from the use of the Kugel Mesh hernia patch. If you have suffered injury due to a Kugel Mesh hernia implant, get in touch with a
Kugel mesh attorney at Williams Kherkher. He or she will be able to analyze your situation and make a recommendation about what to do next. This initial consultation is free of charge, so contact the firm today.