Surgeons left metal bar in my head
Surgeons left a 10cm (4in) metal bar inside a teenager's head.
Donovan McGowan lived with the piece of metal inside him for three months after an operation.
The 18-year-old suffered from blinding headaches and also had an unsightly lump on the side of his head.
Eventually, he demanded a scan and it was then doctors found the bar.
Latest news bulletin'They said, “This is quite embarrassing but there is something metallic like a tube still in your head.”
It's been more than embarrassing for me having to walk about with this lump,' said Mr McGowan, from Glasgow.
The rod was left behind during an operation at Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, in March after he was hit by a car.
A hospital spokesman apologised and said it was an 'unfortunate error'. The ex-football steward, who gave up his job because of the pain, may now seek compensation from the trust.
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Rather a bar in the head, than your head in the bar.
- Nathan Barley, Cambden Lock
Notice all the ignorant and obnoxious comments are from Londoners. Still, I wouldn't expect anything else from that shower.
- Smithy, liverpoolengland
At least the metal bar had to be sterile; some people live with a bullet in their heads for decades. What else would you expect? Count yourself lucky to live & tell the tale.
Why did he even need a scan? Surely anyone could tell there was an alien object resulted from the op?
- Nick, London
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