California Hospital Facing Penalties For Leaving Surgical Sponge In Patient's Abdomen Several California hospitals are facing penalties for noncompliance with licensing requirements that caused injuries to patients. One of them was fined for leaving a surgical sponge inside a patient, contributing to the patient's death. by Athena Chan
Health A Woman's Bloated Stomach Turned Out To Be Surgical Sponges Left Inside Her For Several Years by Aaron Mamiit