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Hernia repair recurrence problems in Reading, Pa.

A hernia is a relatively common condition that can affect both genders and all age groups. A hernia is a hole in abdomen’s muscular wall. This often occurs in areas of previous surgical scars, the umbilicus, or in the groin area. Hernias are estimated to affect approximately five percent of the population at any given time in their lives.

Hernia repair also known as herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty is a surgical procedure for correcting a hernia.

After primary hernia repair, up to 10 percent of recurrences are reported. Mesh technique and the surgeons' experience are important factors to obtain good results. The risk for hernia recurrence increases from repair to repair.

What causes hernia repair recurrence? The question is if patients with more than one recurrence are not treated correctly by the surgeon or if their recurrences are based on disturbances of the extra cellular matrix patches like AlloDerm?

According to the manufacturer, AlloDerm is an intact human tissue matrix with the critical biochemical and structural components of the dermal extracellular scaffold that enable it to recellularize and revascularize. Its biologic nature provides AlloDerm with an improved capacity to reintegrate with surrounding tissues and less inclination toward infection, erosion, extrusion, and rejection compared with synthetic tissue replacement materials.

However, hernia repair recurrence problems still occur.

If you or a family member has experienced hernia repair problems from AlloDerm or another hernia repair mesh – please contact Anapol Schwartz law firm in Reading, Pa. to find out what your legal options are.

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