Why You Should File an FDA Report and How To Do It!

The FDA needs to hear from you about your mesh-related injury so it can take action.

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Can Hernias Be Inherited?

3/15/2022

You may have noticed that inguinal hernias run in families. Researchers say yes, there is a genetic component to the risk of developing an inguinal hernia.

Native Tissue Repair v Mesh Repair

Jane Akre

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12/9/2021

At the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), two leading urogynecologists debated the use of pelvic mesh versus native tissue repair in surgery.

AUGS Founder on Pelvic Repair Choices Today

Jane Akre, Dr. Donald Ostergard, MD.

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9/15/2021

In this Mesh News Desk podcast, Dr. Donald Ostergard talks about how to find a doctor to do pure tissue repair rather than use polypropylene mesh, tests, and treatments for SUI.

Anatomy/Physiology

Case Histories of Mesh Patients

Diagnosis and Treatment

Drugs Gone Wrong

Medical Device Injury

Medicine

Recent Articles in this Section

Hernia Mesh Secrets: Bruce Rosenberg Answers Hernia Patient Questions After Complications

Bruce Rosenberg

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4/16/2019

Diagnosis and Treatment

Native Tissue Repair v Mesh Repair

Jane Akre

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12/9/2021

At the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), two leading urogynecologists debated the use of pelvic mesh versus native tissue repair in surgery.

AUGS Founder on Pelvic Repair Choices Today

Jane Akre, Dr. Donald Ostergard, MD.

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9/15/2021

In this Mesh News Desk podcast, Dr. Donald Ostergard talks about how to find a doctor to do pure tissue repair rather than use polypropylene mesh, tests, and treatments for SUI.

The Lancet on Makers Told to Stop Selling POP Mesh

Jane Akre

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5/22/2019

Transvaginal Mesh and $800,000 Conflicts of Interest

Jane Akre

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3/15/2014

Female Urinary Incontinence: Know the Non-Mesh Alternatives

Dr. Una Lee. MD

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5/15/2019

UroGyn Society: Mesh on Trial: Defendant and Plaintiff Perspectives

Jane Akre

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10/12/2016

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Anatomy / Physiology

Can Hernias Be Inherited?

Jane Akre

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3/15/2022

You may have noticed that inguinal hernias run in families. Researchers say yes, there is a genetic component to the risk of developing an inguinal hernia.

Medicine

AUGS Founder on Pelvic Repair Choices Today

Jane Akre, Dr. Donald Ostergard, MD.

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9/15/2021

In this Mesh News Desk podcast, Dr. Donald Ostergard talks about how to find a doctor to do pure tissue repair rather than use polypropylene mesh, tests, and treatments for SUI.

Medical Device Injury

New Zealand Surgical Mesh Restorative Justice Report Released

Jane Akre

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12/13/2019

New Zealand has just released a report seven months in the making that acknowledges the severity of polypropylene pelvic mesh implants routinely implanted to treat incontinence and prolapse.

Biofilm Protects Bacteria and Causes Chronic Infection

Jane Akre

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9/22/2013

AUGS Letter Revealed, Keep Slings Alive

Jane Akre

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1/21/2019

Health is Aligned with Nature- Whole Woman 2021

Jane Akre, Christine Kent

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5/19/2021

The Profound Anatomical Error of Transvaginal Mesh

Christine Kent, RN

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3/17/2020

Dr. Robert Bendavid: Women May Not Always be Candidates for Surgical Mesh for Hernias

Jane Akre

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4/9/2013

The Profound Anatomical Error of Transvaginal Mesh

Christine Kent, RN

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3/17/2020

Addressing Prolapse With the Whole Woman

Jane Akre

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8/18/2019

Polypropylene Resin Not Meant for Human Implants

Jane Akre

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1/6/2017

Why We Are Here ~ To Put a Face on Adverse Events

Jane Akre

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2/1/2013

Doctor Sunshine - What You May Want to Know About Your Doctor's Conflicts of Interest

Jane Akre

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8/15/2016

Addressing Prolapse With the Whole Woman

Jane Akre

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8/18/2019

The Lancet on Makers Told to Stop Selling POP Mesh

Jane Akre

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5/22/2019

Drugs Gone Wrong

Dangers Associated with Bladder Pain Drug J&J’s Elmiron

Jane Akre

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10/26/2020

Dangers Associated with Bladder Pain Drug, J&J’s Elmiron include the potential for blindness. The company added a warning in June 24 years after its use by millions.