[HonkyTonkMan]

I thought having the surgeon verify and mark the surgical area with a marker and initials was standard practice.

heartbreaking story, esp given they considered returning to AL for the operation.

[alexander_busek]

I thought having the surgeon verify and mark the surgical area with a marker and initials was standard practice.

But that ain't no help to the surgeon, if that durned spleen is changing color, tripling in size, moving to the other side of the body, and masquerading as a liver!

Regards,