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health2 years ago

"Medical Mishap: Woman Discovers Forgotten Wire in Chest After Complaining of Pain"

A 47-year-old woman in the United Arab Emirates went to the hospital with chest pain and shortness of breath, only to discover that doctors had left a wire in her chest from a previous surgery four years ago. She had to undergo open-heart surgery to remove the wire, which had caused a blood clot in her heart. The case report highlights the importance of taking preventative measures to avoid such medical errors. Although not all of the wire could be safely removed, the woman has since recovered without complications.