It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2013 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2014 during which the surgeon noted there was very dense adhesions associated with the mesh, including small bowel.We began to dissect the small bowel off of the mesh and associated tacks.In areas, the small bowel was very densely adhered to the mesh as we did encounter some approximately 3 enterotomies all involving the same loop of bowel.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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