Puttur Negligence Case: DHO Submits Preliminary Report

Mangaluru: Following the alleged medical negligence case in Puttur, where doctors at a private hospital reportedly left a surgical mop inside a woman's stomach during a C-section delivery, a fact-finding team headed by DHO Dr. Thimmaiah HR has submitted a preliminary report.

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a doctor associated with a private hospital in Puttur, Karnataka, had been accused of medical negligence for allegedly leaving a surgical mop inside a woman's stomach while conducting her Caesarean-section surgery.

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The case stems from an allegation made by the husband of a woman who underwent a Caesarean section in November 2024. He claims that during the procedure, a surgical mop was left inside his wife’s abdomen, which led to complications. The patient, still receiving medication for the complications, has faced significant health challenges since the surgery. She has been unable to breastfeed her newborn, and her recovery process remains slow. This incident has sparked concern over patient safety and the standards of care in private hospitals, particularly regarding surgical procedures.