In a startling case that has been reported from Shahapur in the Thane district of Maharashtra, a nine-year-old boy’s parents have accused medical staff at a government-run hospital of operating on his genitalia rather than his damaged leg. The incident has prompted an investigation and brought up issues with medical malpractice.

Details of the incident and allegations

The parents said that last month while playing with friends, their son hurt his leg. He was brought for treatment to Shahapur’s sub-district hospital on June 15. They filed a complaint with the Shahapur police claiming that the boy’s private area was surgically circumcised by the physicians in place of the leg injury.

The medical staff then operated on his wounded leg as needed after learning their error. Dr. Kailas Pawar, the district civil surgeon, promised that health officials will look into the claims.

Hospital’s Reaction and Justification

In addition to his leg damage, the youngster reportedly suffered phimosis, a medical issue that required surgery on his genitalia, according to hospital medical officer Gajendra Pawar. Pawar told reporters, “We had to perform two operations.”

Pawar hinted that there may have been a breakdown in immediately alerting the parents about the second surgery, perhaps as a result of oversight. He justified the actions of the medical team, saying that they were appropriate given the clinical circumstances.

Police Examining Records and Community Response

The parents’ complaint is still being looked into, although no official police case has been filed as of yet. According to a police spokesman, the situation is being investigated thoroughly.

Locals and the medical community are concerned about the occurrence; many are wondering why the process was followed and why there was a communication breakdown between the boy’s family and the doctors.

Conclusion

The parents are seeking legal retribution because they are adamant that an erroneous procedure was performed originally, despite the hospital’s claims that their actions were medically justifiable. To find out if there were any mistakes in medical practice or communication, the results of the police investigation and the health authorities’ investigation are anticipated.

This incident emphasizes the necessity for responsibility and openness in healthcare facilities, as well as the significance of clear communication and following protocols in medical treatment.

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Source: NDTV