Authorities in Maharashtra’s Beed district have initiated an investigation following a serious incident involving a 19-year-old woman. After undergoing a Caesarean section at a government hospital, it was discovered that gloves and paper had been mistakenly left inside her abdomen. A senior health official confirmed the situation on Wednesday, highlighting the need for a thorough review of the surgical procedures in place.
The woman’s relatives lodged a complaint with the district hospital administration on Tuesday. The probe panel arrived at the Beed District Hospital on Wednesday afternoon and began an investigation, the official said. A C-section was performed on her the same evening. After the matter was escalated to the Deputy Director of Health Services (Latur Circle), a special inquiry committee was formed.
Sandhya Suraj Gaikwad of Wadwani village was admitted to the Beed District Hospital for delivery on the morning of August 1, according to officials.
the entire OT (operation theatre) team is under the scanner over the alleged lapse, he said While the show-cause notice seeks an explanation as to why disciplinary action should not be initiated against the operating doctor.
