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NSW woman seeks damages after alleging doctors amputated healthy leg
Key takeaways
- Vesna Zvicer's leg was amputated at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.
- Vesna Zvicer is suing health officials after her leg was amputated when it was declared to be necrotic or dead.
- Ms Zvicer's lawyers allege medical negligence, but doctors argue they operated to save her life.
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Vesna Zvicer's leg was amputated at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. (ABC Newcastle: Bindi Bryce)
Vesna Zvicer is suing health officials after her leg was amputated when it was declared to be necrotic or dead.
Ms Zvicer's lawyers allege medical negligence, but doctors argue they operated to save her life.
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