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A 29 year old woman underwent a laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy and lysis of adhesions. Due to the woman’s history of gynecological surgeries, the operation developed complications with involving the identification of the ureter. She underwent surgery to repair the damage but continued to suffer pain and frequent urination. Her case against the doctor was settled for $175,000.
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About: Complications during ovary removal leads to 175,000 settlement
Date: September 2004
Source: Virginia Medical Law Report
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