Personal Injury Law

Kugel Mesh Patients Experience Life-Threatening Conditions

By Steven M. Levin and John J. Perconti

If a person had the Kugel Mesh patch implanted during their hernia surgery, there is a chance that their cure is worse than the disease. Some patients have experienced problems with their Kugel Mesh hernia patch that have caused serious, life-threatening conditions. The patch has a problem with the memory recoil ring component. Some patients claim that the mesh in their patch adhered to their organs. It takes future surgeries and the loss of portions of a person?s digestive system to get rid of the mesh. One patient claimed that the mesh attached to part of his bowel and he underwent surgery to remove the ?gooey? matter that formed as a result. He suffered a severe infection and his abdomen protrudes through the loose muscle in his stomach. There have also been reports of internal fistulae and bowel perforations. People who are considering the Kugel Mesh patch should speak with their doctors before they make their decision. To read the full story, click here.

Full post as published by Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog on January 15, 2009 (boomark / email).