Compensation for Bladder Injury during Caesarean Section
The ability to recognise with absolute confidence the various structures within the abdomen during any form of abdominal surgery is absolutely crucial to ensuring that accidental damage does not occur.
Risks of a caesarean section
A failure to identify clearly all relevant organs in the vicinity of a surgical site can lead to a life-changing injury and a claim for compensation.
A caesarean section entails the cutting of the mother's abdomen and internal structures in order to remove the baby. If the adjacent anatomy is misidentified or insufficient care is taken during the procedure, it can result in an unnecessary and debilitating injury.
The bladder is located just below the uterus and damage to the urinary tract is a known risk during a caesarean section.
The impact of a cut to the bladder during a caesarean section can cause a myriad of unpleasant and undesirable effects:
- The function of the bladder may be reduced in the long-term and the patient may require a catheter on a temporary basis
- Urine may leak into the abdomen causing further illness
- The patient may start to suffer urinary infections and leakage
- If the injury is not diagnosed and repaired at the time, the patient will require a further surgical procedure
Repairing a bladder injury
The new mother has the best chance of a good recovery from a bladder injury if it is diagnosed and repaired at the time of the injury. If this does not occur, the relevant medical practitioner may be regarded as having provided substandard care.
If the injury is found to have been caused by lack of knowledge or lack of care, again, the medical professional may be regarded as having acted negligently.
Women who have given birth through a caesarean section require monitoring following the delivery of the baby to ensure their good recovery. Signs that the bladder may have suffered an injury during the delivery need to be diagnosed promptly and a surgical repair organised.
A failure to recognise that the mother may have suffered a bladder injury during her caesarean section, leading to a delay in repair, severe illness and on-going problems, may justify a claim for compensation.
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If you are struggling with long-term symptoms following a bladder injury during the birth of your baby, contact Glynns to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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