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.

Category Pages for this Section

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.

FDA Warns of Symptoms of Mesh Problems

Jane Akre

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8/10/2011

Hernia Repair: Secrets Your Doctor May Not Tell You

Jane Akre

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6/23/2021

The Lancet on Makers Told to Stop Selling POP Mesh

Jane Akre

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5/22/2019

Dr. Raz Tells Docs Why He Will Not Use Synthetic Mesh Slings!

Jane Akre

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4/7/2016

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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.

TOT Mesh Devices Targeted Next for Going Off the Market

Jane Akre

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7/6/2019

Mesh Surgery- What is a Qualifying Procedure?

Jane Akre

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3/13/2019

Polypropylene- What You Need to Know About Links to Autoimmune Disease

Noni Wideman

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10/16/2019

AUGS Letter Revealed, Keep Slings Alive

Jane Akre

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1/21/2019

Still Standing on Medical Management of Mesh Complications

Still Standing

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2/22/2016

Dr. Bendavid Answers Hernia Questions

Jane Akre

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9/5/2017

AUGS Breaks with the Father of Gynecology

Jane Akre

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7/4/2018

Doctor Directory: Miklos & Moore Talk Transvaginal Mesh

Jane Akre

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4/24/2015

MN Star Tribune: Mesh Devices Wreck Lives

J. Spencer

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6/3/2019

European Union Cracks Down on Toxins in Plastic Used for Medical Devices

Jane Akre

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6/13/2016

New Zealand Surgical Mesh Restorative Justice Report Released

Jane Akre

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12/13/2019

Still Standing on Medical Management of Mesh Complications

Still Standing

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2/22/2016

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.