A lawsuit filed against Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital alleges that a surgical sponge was negligently left inside a patient after a cancer surgery, causing further pain, suffering, and delays in treatment. Frank Kryzak underwent surgery for a cervical mass in January 2023 and experienced persistent swelling and drainage afterward. A second surgery revealed the retained sponge. The lawsuit alleges negligence by multiple healthcare professionals involved in the initial procedure.
A surgeon performing a second procedure discovered and removed a surgical sponge from a patient's body during the initial surgery, according to a lawsuit filed against Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. Frank Kryzak, undergoing treatment for cancer, had a surgical left neck exploration, excision of a cervical mass, and lymph node dissection on January 31, 2023. Following the procedure, Kryzak experienced persistent unexplained swelling in his neck and drainage from his surgical wound.
Seeking a second opinion, Kryzak underwent another surgery on May 31, where a surgical sponge from the initial operation was located and removed. The medical malpractice lawsuit alleges that Meredith Gardner, a surgical technologist, nurse Elizabeth Romanes, and Dr. Aqeel Sandhu, the surgeon who performed the initial procedure, failed to ensure all sponges were accounted for and neglected to follow established procedures and protocols regarding sponge counts. Defense attorneys counter that Dr. Sandhu, who conducted the initial surgery, was negligent in not scheduling follow-up appointments or adequately investigating the cause of Kryzak's swelling and other symptoms. Kryzak's legal team asserts that he suffered months of unnecessary pain and suffering, endured a second surgery to remove the sponge, and experienced a delay in his cancer treatment as a direct result of the medical negligence. They maintain that Kryzak did not undergo any other surgical procedures or events prior to May 31 that could have resulted in a retained surgical sponge, implying that the cause of the incident was solely within the control of the healthcare professionals involved. The lawsuit states that as a consequence of the retained surgical sponge, Kryzak sustained serious and permanent injuries, experienced significant pain and suffering, disability, and loss of a normal life, incurred substantial medical expenses, and faced a delay in his medical care
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SURGICAL SPONGE NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCKENRY HOSPITAL CANCER SURGERY PATIENT SAFETY
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