Iatrogenic injury refers to tissue or organ damage that is caused by necessary medical treatment, pharmacotherapy, or the application of medical devices and has nothing to do with the primary disease [2].

What does iatrogenic mean in medical terms?

Iatrogenic (of a disease or symptoms) induced in a patient by the treatment or comments of a physician.

What is iatrogenic harm?

Iatrogenic harm refers to the harm caused inadvertently by the process of treatment.