Retained forceps: an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction.
Medical errors during surgery are usually under-reported and not well studied. During the past decade, increased interest in medical malpractice has been shown by both the public and the authorities. A particularly high risk of medical errors is seen in emergency settings, unexpected change in procedure, or in patients with a high body mass index. Visually or acoustically controlled monitoring before wound closure are recommended to eliminate human error as thoroughly as possible. Prevention remains the key to solving the problem.
Godara
Rajesh
R
Department of Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India. drrajeshgodara@yahoo.co.uk
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Jyotsena
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Singh
Ramender
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Ahuja
Vivek
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Dhingra
Ashish
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Godara
Sushila
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D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors