SAUNDERS, Judge.
This appeal arises from a medical malpractice action.
On October 3, 1989, Dr. Douglas McKay, an orthopedic surgeon, performed back surgery on Voris Sebastien, a seventy-four year old man, to relieve leg and back pain. After surgery, a surgical drain was left in place temporarily to drain excess blood and fluid. Such drains are generally removed six to seventy-two hours after surgery. The day after surgery, Dr. McKay attempted to remove the...
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