European Court of Human Rights. ECHR 2008/1 Case of Kanellopoulou v. Greece, 11 October 2007, no. 28504/05 (First Section).

摘要

In 1997 Mrs Kanellopoulou underwent breast reduction surgery performed by Dr X. Immediately after the operation she complained of severe chest pains, her breasts became swollen and she had difficulty moving her arms. Dr X. informed her that histological tests had shown the existence of cancerous tissue in both breasts, which would have to be surgically removed. A mastectomy was then performed by a different doctor. Dr X. subsequently inserted silicone implants and operated on the applicant several times, in particular because the implant in her right breast had torn and was leaking, before eventually removing both implants. The applicant continues to suffer from severe side-effects.