and can also increase the risk for some kinds of hernias. Femoral hernias occur when fatty tissue or part of the intestine squeezes through an opening in the abdominal wall and into the upper ...

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Hernia mesh can cause serious complications that may require revision surgeries. Thousands of hernia mesh victims have already filed lawsuits to pursue justice for their injuries. For over 45 years, ...