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P consulted D and agreed to an appendicitis operation. During the operation, D discovered some enlarged cysts on her left ovary and punctured them. After the operation, P developed phlebitis in her leg. P testified at trial that D told her that while he was puncturing the cysts that he had cut a blood vessel and that caused the phlebitis. D recommended that P go to another hospital and that he would pay the bill. P underwent considerable pain and suffering. At the conclusion of testimony, D moved for a directed verdict, and it was granted, and P appealed.

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