Elaine Bredehoft, a Collier County attorney, has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Scott Wiesen and Premier Endoscopy Center after a routine colonoscopy in 2023 allegedly led to a life-threatening injury. She claims her colon was punctured and her ovary and fallopian tube were mistakenly removed, causing severe complications and multiple surgeries. Bredehoft says she later learned the doctor may have been suffering from dementia, though his license remains active. Despite her trauma, she urges others not to fear colonoscopies, emphasizing their critical role in preventing colorectal cancer.
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