It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2016 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2019 during which the surgeon noted once the small bowel was freed, the previously placed ventral hernia mesh could be clearly identified, which appeared to be contracted and poorly incorporated into the abdominal wall.The recurrence appeared to be in the middle/center of the mesh just right of the umbilicus.Because the facial defect could not be clearly identified but could be palpated through the abdominal wall as well as the poorly incorporated previously placed hernia mesh, the decision was made to perform a mesh explantation.It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation, loss of appetite, and extreme weight loss.No additional information was provided.
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