Broken guide wire breaks doctor’s and hospital’s defence in the court
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November 01, 2024
The patient experienced sharp back pain, and hence, consulted the doctor. Tests reported renal stone. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was performed, and the patient was discharged after a couple of days with an advice to follow up after fifteen days.
Suffering from unbearable pain again, the patient followed up before the advised date. CT scan revealed presence of a foreign particle in her left kidney.
She consulted another doctor, who advised surgery to remove the foreign particle.
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