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New Mother Critical After Surgical Items Left Inside
19 Aug
Summary
- A 19-year-old new mother is in critical condition due to retained surgical items.
- Surgical gloves and paper wipes were left inside her abdomen after a C-section.
- The incident occurred at Beed District Hospital, with further treatment in Pune.
A 19-year-old new mother's life hangs in the balance following a distressing incident of alleged medical negligence at Beed District Hospital in Maharashtra. Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad, who underwent a Cesarean section on August 1, was discharged four days later.
Her condition worsened significantly, leading her family to rush her to a private hospital. Medical scans revealed that surgical gloves and paper wipes had been left inside her abdomen. She subsequently underwent emergency surgery at Sassoon Hospital in Pune to remove these foreign objects.
The distressed family has lodged a complaint with the district hospital administration, citing incompetence by the medical team. The Beed District Surgeon has confirmed that notices have been issued to the involved doctor and staff, assuring that disciplinary action will be taken if guilt is established by the health department.
