A British hospital mistakenly removed a part of the wrong testicle before correcting the mistake and leaving the patient infertile.
A British hospital mistakenly removed a part of the wrong testicle before correcting the mistake and leaving the patient infertile.
Surgeons from West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds were expected to operate on the patient’s right epididymis, a place where mature sperm is stored, but instead removed the left epididymis before realizing their mistake and removing the correct one.
About Male Infertility
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the Genetics of Male Infertility
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the Genetics of Male Infertility
“A thorough investigation into this case was carried out by an independent consultant, who advised us to introduce an additional hospital-wide policy giving clearer instructions on marking and verifying sites prior to surgery. We implemented this recommendation immediately”, Kee added.
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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - Introduction To Infertility and Reproduction
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a brief introduction to infertility and reproduction
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a brief introduction to infertility and reproduction
Infertility - Causes - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Infertility is a condition wherein couples fail to achieve pregnancy or if the woman has been unable to carry a pregnancy that results in a live birth.
Infertility is a condition wherein couples fail to achieve pregnancy or if the woman has been unable to carry a pregnancy that results in a live birth.
