A case report on the loss of an Iglesias resectoscope beak during hysteroscopic myomectomy.

This case report describes the dynamics of the detachment of the ceramic beak of an Iglesias resectoscope that was lost in the uterine cavity during 'cold loop' hysteroscopic myomectomy. Our aim is to increase awareness of this issue and caution our colleagues against using Iglesias resectoscopes for hysteroscopies. The ceramic beak of an Iglesias resectoscope can detach itself if hard tissue is encountered during operative hysteroscopy.

A denigration curve to delineate the spread of communication about obstetric staff errors in Italy and its practical application.

Background: Mistrust of doctors and the desire for compensation are driving a rise in malpractice litigation worldwide.

Aim: To estimate the extent to which Italians view birth complications as malpractice in obstetric care, and how widespread this perception is.

Method: WhatsApp® and Facebook® contacts of one of the authors were invited to respond to an online questionnaire.