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Burst Wound following Operation
Ellie, £7,500 CompensationCase study of a woman who was awarded £7,500 in compensation due to negligent closing of a wound following surgery.
Read moreNecrotising Fasciitis following Sterilisation
Nancy, 29 years oldFollowing a sterilisation operation Nancy suffered an necrotising fasciitis infection, and fistula. She recovered from these complications but the sterilisation didn't work and she became pregnant again.
Read morePoor After-care Resulted in Amputation of Finger
Wendy, 27 years old, PeterboroughThe middle joint of Wendy’s right little finger had been permanently flexed since birth (“trigger” finger). As it had become painful and something of a nuisance she decided to have it straightened.
Read moreBilateral Oesphageal Tears Sustained During Procedure
Ian, St Helens, 37 years oldIan wore a partial denture for one tooth. During the evening Ian inadvertently swallowed the denture, and it became lodged in his throat. He attended A& E and it was discovered that the denture was lodged in his oesophagus at approximately the level of the 6th cervical vertebrae.
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