Consultant General Surgeon – Minimal Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Infected Mesh Repair
General
Unfortunately, most infections associated with hernia mesh are not easily treated with antibiotics. An infected hernia mesh will often require additional surgery to remove the mesh implant has formed.
If untreated or not treated in due time, a mesh-related infection can be the cause of:
1. Delayed healing
2. Implant rejection or migration
3. Hernia recurrence
4. Organ damage
5. Abdominal abscess
6. Peritonitis
7. Intestinal fistula
8. Adhesions
9. Sepsis
10. Death