Cotton left inside patient's abdomen during c-section: Govt doctor suspended for alleged medical negligence

The incident took place on August 15 when the woman was admitted to the government hospital for childbirth. She underwent a Caesarean section (C-section) and delivered a healthy baby boy. After observing her for three days at the hospital, the doctors discharged her, The Siasat Daily reports.

Soon after she returned home, her condition began deteriorating as she developed difficulties and severe bleeding. She was immediately rushed back to the government hospital where the doctors referred her to a private hospital for better care as her condition was critical.

However, she died on August 22 undergoing treatment at the private hospital due to excessive bleeding. Subsequent examinations found that cotton swabs were allegedly left inside her womb, potentially worsening her health.

Following this, the relatives staged a protest at the Ambedkar Chowrastha in Achampet on Wednesday which lasted for a few hours after Achampet MLA Guvvala Balaraju assured them of strict action against the individual responsible for her death. 

A case was registered at the police station based on the complaint of the victim's husband. An investigation is underway.

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