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Cannula Left in Patient After Surgery
13 Oct
Summary
- Cannula remained in patient after delivery surgery.
- Woman readmitted with stomach pain due to retained cannula.
- Four medical staff suspended for negligence in surgery.
A serious case of medical negligence has come to light at Kakinada Government General Hospital, where a cannula was discovered inside a patient's abdomen following a delivery surgery.
The incident involved a 31-year-old woman who underwent surgery on September 26 and was discharged on September 30. She was readmitted on October 10 complaining of significant stomach pain. Medical examinations subsequently revealed a cannula lodged within her abdomen.
In response to the findings, Rangaraya Medical College Principal Dr. Usha Kiran announced the suspension of two Assistant Professors and two postgraduate students for one month. This action was based on an inquiry report detailing the medical negligence.
Kakinada GGH Superintendent Dr. Lavanya Kumari confirmed that the cannula was successfully removed during a subsequent surgery. The patient's condition is reported as stable, and she is recovering well, even able to breastfeed her baby, while remaining under close medical observation.
