A postoperative x-ray shows a surgical sponge left in a patient's stomach.Liability in this case is established by:

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The principle of Res ipsa loquitur implies that the negligence is evident and needs no further explanation. In this case, the presence of a surgical sponge inside a patient's stomach after surgery is an indication of negligence, and liability can be established based on this principle.

A Postoperative X-Ray Shows a Surgical Sponge Left in a Patient's