Richard McCade accused Michael Resnick, MD, of “dramatically overinflating” his colon during a colonoscopy in 2008. The following day, Mr. McCade underwent a CT scan after complaining of severe pain to Dr. Resnick. Although the initial scan showed no signs of perforation, another CT scan a few days later showed a perforation requiring emergency surgery, according to the report.
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Mr. McCade also accused Lawrence M. Wald, MD, of allegedly exacerbating the initial perforation during follow-up procedures. The jury found Drs. Resnick and Wald 60 percent and 40 percent negligent, respectively, leading to a $2 million verdict.
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