Many people in the Houston area may have to have abdominal surgery at some point in their lives. For example, a C-Section is a type of abdominal surgery that many women in Texas undergo in order to deliver a healthy baby. Even with modern technology and improved medical care, these are still serious operations that can lead to serious consequences should the surgeon make a careless mistake. One such mistake, which is unfortunately all too common, is for a surgeon to accidentally scrape or cut a person’s bowel with the surgical equipment, resulting in a bowel injury. Should this happen and escape the surgeon’s notice, it could result in bleeding and serious infections within the abdominal cavity. Although perhaps less common, bowel perforations can also develop should surgical stitches or staples fail following an operation in the area.
An intestinal perforation is a serious medical condition that should receive immediate treatment. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain as well as nausea and vomiting. Particularly with the onset of an infection, fever, and chills may also develop. Usually, a perforated bowel is going to require emergency surgery as well as treatment for any infection. Severe abdominal sepsis can also occur, necessitating prompt medical intervention. In some cases, a person may have to have a colostomy or ileostomy, which can mean that the person will permanently have to empty his intestines by artificial means. While it may not have been done intentionally, a surgeon who perforates a patient’s bowel has made a serious medical malpractice error. The mistake will likely mean the patient has to go through another surgery and will, therefore, incur additional medical expenses. Bowel perforation lawsuits may arise from such incidents. Additionally, the patient may have to take more time off work and could experience additional pain and suffering. A medical malpractice claim could be filed in such cases.
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