Breasts amputated by mistake (Swiss Press Text 2017, by Simonetta Caratti) - Swiss Press Award
la Regione Ticino
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2017
Simonetta Caratti
A regional investigation has uncovered one of the most egregious medical blunders of recent years, involving a surgeon who accidentally amputated a patient's breasts, denying the mistake for months. The organization of the private clinic is also under scrutiny, as it appears to be more focused on revenue than patient safety.
