Woman Critical After Doctors Leave Gloves, Wipes In Abdomen During C-Section
A 19-year-old woman in Maharashtra is in critical condition after surgical gloves and wipes were left inside her abdomen during a C-section. The hospital administration has issued notices to the medical staff involved and promised disciplinary action.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical lapses in patient safety and medical accountability in public health facilities.
A shocking incident of medical negligence has emerged from the Beed District Hospital in Maharashtra. A 19-year-old new mother is fighting for her life after surgical items were left inside her body during a C-section surgery.Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad had undergone the surgery on August 1 and was discharged four days later.Her family rushed her to a private hospital after she developed excruciating abdominal pain.
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