Missing bile duct injury – INR 1.25 crore compensation slapped on doctor and hospital
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September - 2024, Posted On: 01 September 2024
The patient was diagnosed with gall stones. Laparoscopy was performed by the surgeon at hospital. During the procedure, it was discovered that some stones were stuck in the liver, hence, an open surgery had to be performed.
The patient suffered post-operative complications. He was admitted in the ICU, blood had to be transfused, but unfortunately, he slipped into coma. Eventually the patient was referred to a higher centre.
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