Stent not removed after PCNL: Hospital, surgeon directed to pay Rs 35 Lakh compensation for deficiency in service - Video
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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Patna, recently directed a hospital and its doctor to pay Rs 35 lakh as compensation and Rs 1 lakh as litigation costs to a patient who suffered complications after undergoing PCNL surgery at the facility and lost his opportunity to go abroad and pursue his career.
During the consumer complaint case proceedings, an expert panel noted that the ureteric catheter left in place during PCNL was not removed during the follow-up stage on RT side but Left left-sided Stunt was removed. RT-sided Stent left was the cause of morbidity of the patient.
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Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri
BDS, MDS
Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is a Consultant Orthodontist at Sanjeevan Hospital, Delhi. She is also working as a Correspondent and a Medical Writer at Medical Dialogues. She completed her BDS from Dr D Y patil dental college and MDS from Kalinga institute of dental sciences. Apart from dentistry, she has a strong research and scientific writing acumen. At Medical Dialogues, She focusses on medical news, dental news, dental FAQ and medical writing etc.