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Im a 47 yo Caucasian female who went in for a same day 4 hour surgery to get a hysterectomy. I woke up 7 hours later doctor accidently cut colon
Asked on Sep 08th, 2014 on Medical Malpractice - Colorado
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I just was released from the hospital last Thursday afternoon I spent six days in the hospital.I also happen to be a nurse who just lost my job two weeks prior. Do I have a case?
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As a nurse, you are aware that there are risks associated with any medical procedure. Injury to other organs is a risk of a hysterectomy, thus the injury to your colon is not the basis for a medical malpractice claim. It appears your surgeon acted appropriately, and that you received the care needed for the unintentional injured colon.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2014 at 1:46 PM