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  • drtowfigh

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    May 17, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Mesh removal after hernia repair

    At this time, there is no specific test.
    I am working on a research project to determine exactly that problem.
    That said, a true mesh allergic reaction is very very rare. You would know it. There would be a red patch of skin outline of your mesh. However, many have an intolerance of the mesh, with persistent inflammatory reaction and/or chronic pain. That is much more common. There are no tests for it now but hopefully, if my research pans out, there may be one soon.