Surgical Malpractice
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Silly Surgery Photo Leads to Privacy Lawsuit
An anesthesiologist put stickers on a patient who was under anesthesia, and a photo was taken. You can guess what happened next.
Posted 09/05/13 | 
Retained Object Leads to Malpractice Suit
Patient says a piece of endobag broke off in her abdomen.
Posted 07/08/13 |
Jury Convicts Hep C Outbreak Doctor
Las Vegas endoscopy clinic owner and CRNA colleague face life in prison.
Posted 07/02/13 |
Malfunctioning OR Table Wasn't Malpractice
Court dismisses, saying there was no evidence of negligence.
Posted 06/27/13 |
$1 Million Malpractice Verdict Follows Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Patient's median nerve was cut by physician using Chow technique.
Posted 06/27/13 |
Patient Sues After Spilling Coffee in Post-op
Maybe you ought to rethink serving hot drinks to patients in PACU.
Posted 06/18/13 |
Courts: Improper Positioning Caused This Patient's Permanent Nerve Damage
Hospital tried to blame brachial plexus injury on open heart surgery.
Posted 05/07/13 |
Jury Awards Widow $1.9M in Intubation Case
Did anesthetists discuss risk of aspiration before deciding not to intubate EGD patient?
Posted 02/27/13 |
Surgeon Not Liable for Retained Sponge
Jury rejects patient's allegations of negligent care.
Posted 01/16/13 |
Surgeon Acquitted of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Physician Wife
She counters with malpractice lawsuit in nasty domestic dispute headed for divorce.
Posted 11/30/12 |
