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Some hernias are large enough that the two edges cannot be secured together without tension. In those cases a mesh is used. A mesh can either be a synthetic, or harvested natural product. The synthetic mesh materials are permanent. Depending on the circumstances, a surgeon may choose to use one type or another in a particular case.
