Perineal Necrotising Fasciitis and Compensation for Negligent Care
If you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling impact of perineal necrotising fasciitis due to negligent medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis of the perineum
Necrotising fasciitis around the perineum can also be referred to as fournier's gangrene. This shocking infection of the genital region causes the body's subcutaneous tissue to decay and can leave the patient suffering scarring and disability.
Swift and effective medical care of this life-threatening condition is crucial to a good, long-term patient outcome.
- Recognition of, or at least suspicion of, the possible symptoms of necrotising fasciitis is essential. This deadly infection spreads rapidly through the body's connective tissue and any delay is likely to leave the patient with a worse outcome. A misdiagnosis of symptoms will inevitably lead to a life-threatening delay in treatment
- A timely referral for further investigation is equally important
- Prompt instigation of surgical debridement is crucial to halting the progress of the illness. Removing all infected tissue is the only way to treat this terrible infection and a delay in commencing this process will allow the patient to deteriorate and increase the amount of tissue that needs to be removed before the patient is safe
Possible symptoms of fournier's gangrene
Fournier's gangrene can develop in the region of a perineal wound or cut or abscess which provides bacteria with access to the deep, soft tissue.
Symptoms are likely to include intense pain, discolouration, swelling and tenderness.
The patient may also be exhibiting symptoms of infection such as a high temperature of chills.
Negligent medical care
A failure to provide timely and competent care of possible fournier's gangrene may be regarded as negligent.
A failure to provide adequate care of an abscess, allowing necrotising fasciitis to develop, may also be regarded negligent.
Claiming compensation
The impact of fournier's gangrene, both physically and psychologically, can affect the patient's life in a wide-range of ways, from limiting their capacity to work, depriving them of their quality of life and reducing their self-confidence.
If an individual is suffering the consequences of negligent medical care, including financial losses, they are legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced specialist solicitors.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the effects of perineal necrotising fasciitis due to negligent medical care, contact us to talk to a specialist, free of charge, about making a claim for compensation.
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