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How was this ureter damaged?

October 1, 2009
By:Andrew I. Kaplan, Esq

During laparoscopic hysterectomy, injury to adjacent organs is a known complication. But the inability to explain the mechanism of surgery and the complications that occur postoperatively often make risks difficult to defend in court.

Legal: Delay in diagnosing bladder cancer

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

Gynecologist fails to diagnose bladder cancer for 2 years.

Legal: Costly failure to treat group B strep in labor

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

A pregnant woman who showed positive for group B strep when pregnant was overlooked at time of delivery and so no antibiotics were given until the following day.

Legal: Failure to monitor FHR in labor and delivery

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

A woman at 36 weeks' gestation had an external fetal monitor placed about 2 hours after her arrival at the hospital.

Legal: Postpartum bleeding results in Asherman's syndrome

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

A 26-year-old Illinois woman had significant vaginal bleeding 3 weeks after her delivery.

Legal: Shoulder dystocia results in severe brain damage

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

A Wisconsin woman filed a lawsuit against the US for prenatal care provided by a community health center funded by the federal government.

Legal: Bowel injury alleged during laparoscopy

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

A woman having laparoscopic surgery sustains bowel injury.

Legal: Failure to perform cesarean blamed for Erb's palsy

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

Shoulder dystocia occurred during delivery of a large baby and doctor was sued for not performing C/S.

Legal: Failure to follow up on breast mass in pregnancy

September 1, 2009
By:Dawn Collins, JD

No follow up was given to a woman with lump on breast after baby is born.

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