Hernia Patch Dangers
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The Kugel Mesh Patch is used to repair ventral (incisional) hernias. Incisional hernias are usually caused by the thinning or stretching of scar tissue that forms after surgery. A hernia occurs when part of an organ pushes through an opening in the organ's wall and often presents itself as a painful lump in the abdomen or groin. Incisional hernias occur specifically when a previous operation leaves an abdominal hole through which tissue and organs protrude out of. Hernias are usually repaired by a simple operation in which a surgeon stitches the stomach muscles back together, but this is not always possible because the stomach muscles are often too weak or thin for the surgery. The Kugel Mesh Patch is inserted into the body through a small incision made by the doctor and placed behind the hernia.The "memory recoil ring" opens the patch after it has been inserted into the body. The patch then lays flat against the inner body cavity, preventing the hernia from pushing through the weakened tissue wall. The Patch can break, however, leading to bowel perforations and chronic intestinal fistulae. These are very serious conditions that pose a pronounced health risk to affected patients. Symptoms may include severe pain, nausea, vomiting, or a large bulge at the site of the previous surgery.
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