An audit of surgeries performed on children in three Irish hospitals revealed alarming statistics, with up to 79% of surgeries at Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital deemed unnecessary. The review, conducted anonymously on 147 cases, triggered serious concerns raised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding surgical practices, especially between different hospitals. A follow-up plan has been developed for about 1,800 children to reassess their surgeries since 2010. The audit underscores significant variances in surgical decisions, leading to calls for further in-depth investigation.
The audit revealed a staggering 79% of surgeries at Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital were unnecessary, raising serious concerns about surgical practices in Irish hospitals.
Bernard Gloster, HSE chief executive, emphasized that the wide variance in surgical practices between hospitals necessitates a further inquiry into hip dysplasia treatments.
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