In 2017, the woman had cysts removed during surgery, but four days later she reported feeling "extremely unwell" and discovered a piece of surgical gauze had been left inside her. Photo: Getty ImagesA woman had a gauze swab left insider her for days because of lack of communication during surgery. In 2017, the woman had cysts removed from her vagina and uterus, but four days later she reported feeling "extremely unwell" and discovered a piece of surgical gauze had been left inside her. It was then the doctor realised it was possible that a piece of gauze was left inside the patient and asked her to remove it, which she did. Mr Hill recommended the medical centre and surgeon provide a written apology to the woman and audit its count policy.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 11, 2019 04:57 UTC