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.

AUGS Stands by its use of Polypropylene Mesh Implants

Jane Akre

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10/22/2018

Female Urinary Incontinence: Know the Non-Mesh Alternatives

Dr. Una Lee. MD

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5/15/2019

Transvaginal Mesh and $800,000 Conflicts of Interest

Jane Akre

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3/15/2014

Pelvic Mesh Treatments - Russian Roulette

Nancy Gretzinger

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6/10/2019

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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.

Get the Mesh Out! Doctors React to Patients Following FDA’s July Warning about Surgical Mesh

Jane Akre

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11/5/2011

AUGS: Mesh Procedures Left After Litigation

Jane Akre

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10/5/2016

Better Understanding the Female Body with Dr. Una Lee Offers Help to Pelvic Prolapse Patients

Jane Akre

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8/25/2015

Suffering in Silence: Nonie Wideman ~ Canadian Child Advocate and Rancher Sidelined By Transvaginal Mesh

Jane Akre

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5/21/2012

When the Sales Rep is in the Operating Room

Jane Akre

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8/27/2013

Still Standing on Medical Management of Mesh Complications

Still Standing

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2/22/2016

Addressing Prolapse With the Whole Woman

Jane Akre

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8/18/2019

Biofilm Protects Bacteria and Causes Chronic Infection

Jane Akre

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9/22/2013

New Zealand Surgical Mesh Restorative Justice Report Released

Jane Akre

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12/13/2019

Female Urinary Incontinence: Know the Non-Mesh Alternatives

Dr. Una Lee. MD

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5/15/2019

Addressing Prolapse With the Whole Woman

Jane Akre

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8/18/2019

What to Ask Your Doctor if He Suggests Pelvic Surgery

Jane Akre

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8/18/2019

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.