Ruptured Bowels
Ruptured Bowel Medical Negligence Claims

Ruptured Bowel Treatment

A ruptured bowel is a hole in the small or large intestine. The contents of the digestive system will then leak into the abdominal cavity via this hole. This leakage leads to an inflammation, a condition termed peritonitis. A ruptured bowel is considered a medical emergency as it can lead to an abdominal abscess, infection, sepsis, internal bleeding and death. Therefore treatment must be commenced immediately should someone be presenting the symptoms of a ruptured bowel.

Symptoms of a Ruptured Bowel

The most obvious symptom of a ruptured bowel is severe pain. The pain is usually of rapid onset and will affect the entire abdomen and sometimes radiate towards the sufferers back. Other symptoms include tenderness of the abdomen, abdominal swelling, vomiting, fast pulse and faintness.

Treatment of a Ruptured Bowel

A ruptured bowel will most commonly require surgical intervention. An x-ray or CT scan will be used to confirm the presence of a rupture and the exact location thereof. A patient with a ruptured bowel will usually present a higher white blood cell count than a healthy patient.

Surgery will be done to repair the hole in the bowel. The leakage from the gut into the abdomen will also be cleared during the surgery to prevent infection. In some cases surgery may involve a section of the damaged bowel being removed. It may transpire that a temporary colostomy or ileostomy may be needed following the surgery.

In very rare cases a tear in the bowel may have healed itself, which will be confirmed following the appropriate testing, in which case treatment will involve a strong course of antibiotics and careful monitoring of the patient. However, in most cases emergency surgery will be the appropriate route to take.

Costs Of A Claim

If we can help you to make a claim for compensation you will benefit from the following funding options:

  • Conditional Fees ("no win, no fee")
  • Legal Expenses Insurance
  • Private Funding
  • Structured Payment Plans

All initial enquiries are completely free of charge so that we can explain your legal rights to you without you worrying about any costs.

Free Medical Negligence Case Assessment

If you would like to benefit from a service of excellence with total commitment to client care from a friendly team, Glynns are ready and waiting to help you.

Early legal assistance can be vital so please contact us if you would like to discuss your situation. Please call us free on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.

Free enquiry

 

Make An Enquiry





We will only use the information you provide to handle your enquiry, and we will never share it with any third parties.


Why Choose Us

  • Specialist medical negligence solicitors
  • Free initial enquiries
  • No win, no fee available

Reviews

"Before we contacted you we had no real idea that we had grounds for a medical negligence claim but after speaking to you if became clear that Wendy was indeed treated poorly. Chris took the time to explain what was happening and kept us to speed. Our deepest gratitude to you all and Chris in particular."

Mr And Mrs H.

Our Expertise

clinical negligence panel

Helping Clients Across England & Wales

Helping Clients Across England & Wales

Free Medical Negligence Guide

'7 Questions You Must Ask Before Choosing A Medical Negligence Solicitor'

Update cookies preferences