![]() ![]() ![]() At this time, they discovered a laceration of the dome of the liver, one of the known side effects of pulmonary resuscitation, which was treated. Quin continued to bleed after the exploratory operation, so the surgeons performed a second exploration. The notes identified an "open hole in the *582 splenic vein" as the source of hemorrhage, "although the vessel had been previously adequately ligated at the previous procedure." The splenic vein was religated, and Mr. The surgeons' notes, prepared after the exploratory surgery, indicated massive hemoperitoneum (3 to 4 liters of blood in the abdominal cavity). Quin manifested signs of abdominal hemorrhaging, and he was prepared for exploratory surgery. Medical personnel began resuscitation efforts. Quin was found in a state of respiratory arrest. That evening, five hours after the operation, Mr. Quin's condition was stable, and his post-operative recovery appeared normal. Knoll who was a chief resident in surgery at the time.įollowing surgery, Mr. Shorb performed the operation, assisted by Dr. Hypersplenism involves an enlarged spleen which if left in the body destroys platelets in the blood, and creates a risk of excessive bleeding. Quin's physician after tests revealed a condition known as hypersplenism. Quin entered the George Washington University Hospital for surgical removal of his spleen. However, she advances additional claims of error which, she asserts, also warrant reversal: (1) the trial court improperly curtailed cross-examination of the defendant physicians and (2) the court erroneously refused to admit two medical journal articles into evidence to impeach Dr. Quin relies principally upon the trial court's failure to grant the requested res ipsa loquitur instruction. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the Hospital and both doctors. Shorb and Knoll, and the George Washington University Hospital (the Hospital). Appellant Diana Quin, wife of the deceased patient, brought a wrongful death and survival action against decedent's surgeons, Drs. This appeal raises questions concerning the propriety of a res ipsa loquitur instruction in a medical malpractice case. ![]() C., for appellees.īefore KELLY, GALLAGHER and FERREN, Associate Judges. C., was on the brief, for appellants.ĭenver H. The GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY et al., Appellees. ![]()
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