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A member asked:
Is hernia mesh safe for everyone? could the implantation of hernia mesh worsen the conditions of those that have autoimmune diseases?
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Relatively: Nothing ever is safe for everyone but for most the mesh should work fine. There is no evidence that these mesh induces or worsens autoimmune disease.
Answered 4/19/2019
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