September 2009
M	T	W	T	F	S	S
« Aug		Oct »
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

Sleep News Blog

Prescription Sleep Medicine

Never Use Kugel Mesh Patch For Hernia Repair

Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on September 22nd, 2009

There are many various forms of hernias that individuals will suffer from and each one is considered to be quite irritating and even severe now and again. There are distinct ways of repairing them and one unusual method was the usage of the kugel mesh patch. However, this was proven to be a problem that numerous physicians made and it was soon to have known side effects that would make the hernia worse rather then better.

When individuals began observing the side effects that were evidently being caused by the patch the Food and Drug Administration commenced to withdraw them to ensure that no more individuals suffered from it. The part of the patch that does not function is called the ‘memory recoil ring’. This has been known to break and when this takes place it will induce serious side effects.

Bowel Obstruction

This problem is a total or partial obstruction of the intestines. There are many things that are able to cause this include hernias, tumors, medications, gallstones, scar tissue, and also foreign objects within the body like the patch. This problem can cause the person profound stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. If it is goes untreated it is able to cause bowel perforation, gangrene, and an infection.

Chronic Enteric Fistulas

This is a connection that is made between the two sections of the intestine. The most common symptom is intense abdominal pain - but there are a few who suffer more serious symptoms. It is manageable for the opening of the fistula to close while the others are opened up. When this happens it will make the contents of the bowel to accumulate to large amounts. This has the power to create an infection that can travel into the blood stream.

Bowel Perforation

When there is an opening in the intestinal wall everything that is being held inside will be pushed into the abdominal cavity. This condition is able to cause severe stomach pain, high fever, and vomiting. When it is not addressed it can induce sepsis and a blood infection that can be potentially lethal. Reports have shown that close to seven patients that have utilized the kugel mesh patch have hurt from this condition.