It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent incisional hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2012 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal and incisional hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2012 during which the surgeon noted ¿there was bowel adhered to the mesh.There was omentum adherent to the old mesh as well and laparoscopic lysis of adhesions was undertaken.The mesh itself was bunched in the midline, allowing the lateral aspect of the hernia defect to be exposed.Once this was discovered, the mesh was removed using laparoscopic shears as well as blunt dissection.This mesh was completely removed.¿ it was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation, loss of appetite and extreme weight loss.No additional information is provided.
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