Allegedly, the doctor was performing a small fibroid removal, but discovered during the case a very large, vascular myoma that had grown into the uterine wall.The doctor experienced difficulties in addressing this condition resulting in excessive bleeding, extended procedure time, a perforated uterus and hospitalization.During the procedure, the electrode arced and broke and the loop fell into the pt.The doctor retrieved the piece.The broken electrode did not cause the bleeding, extended procedure time, perforated uterus or hospitalization.
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