Medical error in France: patient undergoes wisdom teeth surgery instead of ankle operation
A patient underwent wisdom teeth surgery instead of an ankle operation in a French hospital.
Published 8sem·1 sourceNotable·updated 5sem
The fact
The error, reported by *Pourquoi Docteur*, raises concerns about verification protocols.
The hospital involved has not yet issued an official response.
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Why it matters
Cette erreur médicale rare met en lumière les failles potentielles dans les procédures hospitalières et interroge la sécurité des patients en France.
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