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) 2020 during which the surgeon noted suprafascial subcutaneous flaps were raised on either side of the incision using cautery.A small piece of mesh was identified at the base of the umbilical stalk and removed sharply from surrounding tissue.It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation and loss of appetite.No additional information was provided.
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