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It was reported that a patient had a 360 liposuction procedure to the abdomen, flanks, lipo-abdominoplasty with an umbilical float, repair of diastasis recti and liposuction of trunk, mid back/bra roll.And subdermal coagulation on (b)(6) 2021.It was noted that this was the surgeon's first sub-dermal coagulation procedure with renuvion.Subsequently, on (b)(6) 2021, the patient was admitted to the hospital for dehydration and severe gastritis as a result of the procedures.Upon admission to the hospital, the patient had a ct scan performed which showed a left pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum.During the procedure, the surgeon recalled hitting a significant bump against the sixth or seventh rib that would have resulted in a penetration of the posterior fascia and musculature.The patient developed a retro-peritoneal bleed requiring a transfusion of 2 units of packed red blood cells.Subsequently, the patient developed an infection in the retro-peritoneum requiring a percutaneous draining and intravenous antibiotics.The patient is recovering well.
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