Medical Mishap at Ichilov: Man Suffered Pain for Months, Then Discovered Surgeons Left a Knife in His Body

A 40-year-old man from Tel Aviv, injured in a car accident four months ago, discovered in a CT scan yesterday that Ichilov surgeons had left a knife in his shoulder. He underwent surgery again today to remove the object. The incident was reported to the Ministry of Health.

A 40-year-old man from Tel Aviv, whose name was not published, was injured four months ago in a car accident on the Ayalon Highway. He was taken to Ichilov, underwent surgery, and was hospitalized for three days. After discharge, he suffered increasing pain, but doctors told him everything was fine and even suggested psychological treatment. Yesterday, in a CT scan scheduled after the surgery, a foreign object was identified in his shoulder. He underwent surgery again today to remove a knife that had been left in his body. His wife said that the surgeon admitted negligence and said, 'I didn't use this knife, but another one. But this is our negligence.' The incident was reported to the Ministry of Health. Ichilov stated that the patient is not expected to suffer long-term damage and that the incident will be investigated.