Chandigarh: 2 GMSH-16 surgeons to pay woman Rs 6.5 Lakh for leaving pipe in her body during surgery

Chandigarh | Thursday | 9th May, 2019

Summary:

The problem was identified as a 12 cm drain pipe found left inside her body. She then again visited GMSH for the removal of the drain pipe on October 21. However, as per her complaint, the drain pipe was removed negligently by both surgeons and paramedical staff. The GMSH-16 superintendent in reply submitted that “there was no carelessness on the part of GMSH-16 as well as surgeons”. Verma further alleged that the drain pipe used was too thick and banned, while the hospital responded that it was a “special case”..