Emergency Appendix Surgery and Clips / Staples Left in Body?

Question: My fiance had emergency surgery 5 years ago for his appendix. He has had stomach pain and bowel problems since the operation and has been on different medications which have not been working. Recently, via X-ray clamps or staples were discovered. In addition, his scar from the appendix surgery is on the left side which the doctor is telling him is normal. Everyone we know who has had their appendix out has the scar on the left. Coulf this be considered malpractice? Is it normal to leave clips / staples in the body after an appendix surgery? Could the docot be trying to cover up since she is part of the same hospital system? I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.

Answers:
The appendix is normally on the right, and although I've never known one to be on the left, nor have I researched this, I suppose it could be possible.

As far as clips/staples are concerned, yes those are left in all the time. Clips are used to stop bleeding, and there are all kinds of stapling devices used in intestinal surgeries--and the appendix is just a part of the large intestine.

Now if a clamp, which is a surgical instrument were to be left in the body, that could be a malpractice issue. As far as the rest, it's suspicious that the doc is saying it's normal to have an appy scar on the left, but the staples/clips are left in the body.

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