Mesh implants have been effective at treating hernias for
decades now, but they are also known to cause problems of their own. The list
of hernia mesh side effects is long and some of them also lead to
life-threatening complications. The victims of the faulty mesh implants can
lead to lawsuits claiming their damage awards.
It has also been reported how some hernia mesh products are
more prone to failure than others due to its faulty implant design. This, in
particular, increases the chance of falling prey to the complications after hernia operation.
From 1% to 8% of surgery patients are found to be affected
with an infection after the surgery. What roots to this infection are poor
health, lifestyle choices (such as smoking), or anything else which damages the
immune system. To a certain extent, antibiotics can help, but further surgical
intervention becomes imperative to eliminate the condition from the root and
prevent further infections.
Adhesions are one of the most common causes of pain after the
surgery where scar tissues are formed around the implant site. If the body is
unable to heal, it can give rise to severe health hazards. In severe cases, the
organs in question can lose their ability to function properly. Once that
occurs, additional surgical procedures might be required to rectify the condition.
When a hernia returns after doing a revision surgery, it’s
called recurrence and the condition is not rare. Mesh implants tend to have
lower recurrence rates than the other existing form of hernia treatment, but it
is one of the most commonly reported issues that cause pain in patients with
defective hernia mesh implant.
When scar tissue builds up after the hernia operation around the implant site, the bowel region might
get obstructed and give rise to blockages. The only way to remove a bowel
obstruction is to remove it surgically. When left untreated, a blockage can
cause further health issues such as perforation or tearing of the organ wall.
