It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on (b)(6) 2006 and the mesh was implanted for bladder suspension.
The patient hemorrhaged immediately following this surgery and had to be taken back to operating room.
The doctor opined that the surgery failed.
Later that year the patient had a cadaver iv fascia lata sling put in, but it was too tight and caused urinary retention and was taken down several months later.
In 2008, ams devices were implanted such as a mini arc mid ureteral sling and elevate mesh for enterocele and posterior repair.
Soon after this surgery, the patient experienced erosion of mesh.
The patient also experienced auto immune symptoms, pain in joints, swelling of joints, pain and burning of skin, urge and stress incontinence, hashimotos, severe fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis and lyme disease.
It was also reported that eventually this mesh eroded through vaginal wall, causing pain and inability to have intercourse.
On (b)(6) 2016, the patient underwent a full removal.
The doctor opined that it was one of the most complicated cases, with mesh erosions in multiple locations.
It was also reported that it was 4 hours removal, extremely complicated with pain.
The patient is still experiencing severe incontinence, and an incisional hernia which allowed bowels to lay on the bladder.
In 2017 the patient underwent repairs, which were unsuccessful.
It was reported that the patient is still experiencing severe incontinence as well as a myriad of auto immune issue, fatigue and emotional distress.
No further information is available.
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