Hernia mesh is a plastic grid used in hernia repair to hold organs in place and encourage new tissue growth. It is nonreactive and can be left in place, but can fail or be poorly designed, leading to recalls. Surgeons choose the best mesh for their patient’s case.
Hernia mesh is a product that is used in hernia repair. It is made of implant-grade plastic formed into a grid that can be used at the site of a hernia to hold herniated organs in place and provide a framework for new tissue to grow, effecting a long-term repair at the site. This product is not used in all hernia repair surgeries, but it is very common and surgeons can choose from a variety of types and styles.
Hernias occur when organs in the body protrude through the connective tissue that normally protects and holds them in place. This creates a distinctive bulge and can lead to complications such as the death of the herniated tissue. The most common type of hernia is an abdominal hernia, in which the intestine or pads of fatty tissue protrude through the abdominal wall. In most cases, a hernia needs to be corrected with surgery.
Historically, hernia repair was done by pushing the herniated organs into place and stitching the weakened tissue back together so that the organs could not protrude. However, this type of repair was vulnerable to recurrence, as the surgery created a weak point. When the mesh is applied, it covers the weak area, somewhat like a tire patch, and is sutured into place. The mesh holds in the organs while the area heals and encourages new connective tissue to grow through the mesh to reduce the risk of recurrence.
Hernia Mesh is designed to be left in place. In some cases, the mesh remains intact, while in other cases it can bioabsorb, breaking down over time as the site heals much like absorbable stitches do. The hernia mesh is nonreactive and should not cause infection, the development of allergies, or other complications. The surgeon chooses a mesh that best fits the client’s case and the surgeon’s experience, and many meshes can be cut to size for specific applications.
Sometimes, a hernia mesh can fail or be poorly designed. Some companies have issued recalls of their products, indicating that surgeons should remove defective links before they cause complications. When a recall is issued, information is sent to surgeons using that company’s products, and surgeons are required to notify patients. Patients may wish to ask about the specific brand and style of hernia mesh used in hernia repair at the time of surgery so that if a recall is issued and their surgeon cannot contact them, they can utilize the services of a other surgeon to address the recall.
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