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P
atients
are much
more
informed
about her-
nia mesh than they used
to be, but you know the
old saying: A little
knowledge is a danger-
ous thing. Much of what
they're consuming can
do more to confuse than
to clarify. There's a lot of
stories out there, from
botched operations and
painful post-surgery
complications, to defec-
tive designs and product
recalls, to lawsuits and
verdicts with lots of
commas and zeros. That's where we come in. When patients reach out
to us with their questions, comments and concerns, we can allay their
fears and set them straight.
Shirin Towfigh, MD, FACS | Beverly Hills, Calif.
How to Answer Patients'
Hernia Mesh Questions
Amongst fear and fabrication, be the voice of reason.
• FAKE NEWS Help your patients decipher negative reports about hernia
repairs and revisions.
Shirin
Towfigh,
MD,
FACS
