An unusual occurrence in surgical site marking

Authors: Williams, Geraint¹; Roche, Andy¹; Hennessy, Michael¹; Gannon, John²

Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 91, Number 2, March 2009 , pp. W18-W19(2)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Abstract:

This case report details an unusual, but preventable, error in surgical site marking.

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Keywords: WRONG-SITE SURGERY; TRANSFER; PERMANENT MARKER

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/147870809X400859

Affiliations: 1: Department of Orthopaedics, Wirral University Hospital NHS Trust, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Merseyside, UK 2: Department of Anaesthesia, Wirral University Hospital NHS Trust, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Merseyside, UK

Publication date: 2009-03-01

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The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England is the official journal of the College and is published eight times a year in January, March, April, May, July, September, October and November. The main aim of the journal is to publish high quality, peer-reviewed papers that relate to all branches of surgery.

The Annals also includes letters and comments, a regular technical section, NICE news, controversial topics, CORESS feedback, book reviews and the best trainee presentations from England and Wales. The editorial board is composed of members of the College Council and experts from across the surgical specialties.

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