Pregnant Patient's Appendicitis Ignored in Wągrowiec, Investigation Launched

A pregnant patient allegedly suffered from severe abdominal pain but was not diagnosed with appendicitis at a hospital in Wągrowiec, Poland. She eventually left the facility against medical advice and sought care elsewhere, where she underwent emergency surgery.

The woman initially sought treatment at the Wągrowiec county hospital on May 17, complaining of sharp stomach pain. According to reports, medical staff took blood samples and administered painkillers but reportedly did not conduct further diagnostic procedures. Her condition worsened the following day, but despite her pleas, further tests were allegedly not ordered.

Struggling with intense pain, the patient decided to leave the Wągrowiec hospital. She then traveled to a hospital in Oborniki, near Poznań. There, doctors identified acute appendicitis, and she underwent surgery due to the development of peritonitis.

The case is now under investigation by the Poznań prosecutor's office and the Wielkopolska Chamber of Physicians. Prosecutors have initiated proceedings to gather medical records and interview witnesses. If found negligent, medical personnel could face up to five years in prison for endangering a person's life or health, especially given their special duty of care towards the patient.