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A forgotten gauze swab--clinical and legal considerations
C Schmid1, S Krempel, H H Scheld
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital, Münster, Germany. schmid@uni-muenster.de
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|July 4, 2001
Abstract:
In this report, we will present two cases of retained gauze swabs following open heart surgery. We will discuss diagnostic and treatment strategies as well as medicolegal implications with regard to individual liability and possible penalties according to the German law.