It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2015 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2019 during which the surgeon noted a peritoneal flap was created lateral to the left rectus muscle.It appeared to be very thin and palpable, so a subfascial plane was created to the midline, where a large mass effect of a contracted mesh was identified with recurrent hernia noted.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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