Stitches open after hysterectomy: NCDRC exonerates UP doctor, nursing home from allegations of negligence
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated doctor and nursing home based in Uttar Pradesh from allegations of negligence while conducting hysterectomy operation on a patient.It was alleged by the complainant that due to the negligence by the doctor during hysterectomy operation, she had to face sudden bust of abdomen and her stitches opened up. However,...
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated doctor and nursing home based in Uttar Pradesh from allegations of negligence while conducting hysterectomy operation on a patient.
It was alleged by the complainant that due to the negligence by the doctor during hysterectomy operation, she had to face sudden bust of abdomen and her stitches opened up. However, the NCDRC bench dismissed the complaint as it noted that the patient was obese and the gaping of surgical wound is known complication in the Obese patient and due to increased abdominal pressure at the time of passing stool or urine.
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