Delay in detecting esophageal tear: death. Case in point: Phillips v. Eastern Maine Med. Center (565 A. 2d 3-6--ME (1989)).
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D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008281:Maine; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011183:Postoperative Complications