Surgeon Left Scissors in Woman's Abdomen After Tummy Tuck in Italy, Report Says
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By Raven Brunner Published on May 10, 2026 05:49PM EDT
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Summary
A 53-year-old woman in Italy underwent a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) at a private clinic in Naples on October 25, 2025. After being discharged, she experienced severe pain, discomfort, and even lost consciousness. Seven months later, a diagnostic test revealed that surgical scissors had been left inside her abdomen from the procedure. The case was reported by Italian newspaper L'Unione Sarda.
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· 3 pulledThe patient said she felt discomfort and even lost consciousness after the procedure, according to Italian newspaper L'Unione Sarda.
She then called an emergency phone number and was advised to go to the hospital.
Seven months later, she decided to get a diagnostic test, which revealed surgical scissors left in her abdomen from the procedure.
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