It might seem strange to connect an examination of the anus with the process of giving birth but a failure to carry out such as examination can result in shocking on-going symptoms. Obstetric anal … [Read more...]
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Anal Incontinence Due to Birth Negligence
Developing anal incontinence after the birth of your child may suggest that you have experienced substandard care. It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation if you have been left with … [Read more...]
Caring for An Anal Sphincter Injury
If your anal injury following the birth of your child is not repairing well, it may be that your diagnosis or repair were inadequate. It might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation for the … [Read more...]
Examinations for Anal Sphincter Injuries
If you have suffered a third or fourth degree anal sphincter injury during childbirth but did not receive a thorough examination or diagnosis, you may be suffering some pretty appalling … [Read more...]
Misdiagnosis of Anal Damage in Childbirth
A failure to assess and diagnose anal damage following the birth of a child can blight the life of the mother and lead to significant claim for compensation for pain, suffering and on-going … [Read more...]
What is a Rectal Buttonhole Tear?
A rectal buttonhole tear is an unusual and uncommon injury which can occur during vaginal childbirth. Without prompt attention it can leave a woman with permanent bowel problems. Perineal and anal … [Read more...]
Compensation for Missed Anal Sphincter Injury
An anal sphincter injury can cause catastrophic long-term dysfunction. If you are suffering with the appalling symptoms of this childbirth injury due to a misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to make a … [Read more...]
Misclassification of Anal Sphincter Injuries
The classification of a severe perineal tear as a more superficial tear can reduce a woman’s chance of making a good recovery from this unpleasant childbirth injury. It may also be the justification … [Read more...]
Supporting Mothers with Anal Sphincter Injuries
Although the majority of women who give birth vaginally either experience only a small perineal tear – or none at all – some women suffer severe, life-changing and distressing injuries. Increasing … [Read more...]
Outcome After Secondary Sphincter Repair
An obstetric sphincter injury is supposed to be repaired shortly after the birth. If for any reason this does not happen, a patient may need to undergo surgery at a later date. This is called a … [Read more...]
Sphincter Tear Not Detected After Birth
If your anal sphincter tore during childbirth but the injury was not recognised and treated shortly afterwards, you may be suffering from ongoing symptoms. If so you need to talk to a solicitor about … [Read more...]
Anal sphincter dysfunction
If you have been left with a defect in your anal sphincter after birth, is medical error to blame? Symptoms of anal sphincter dysfunction The anus has two sphincters: the external anal sphincter and … [Read more...]
Missed Obstetric Anal Injury
Obstetric anal sphincter injuries must be diagnosed and repaired soon after the birth, or a woman will develop complications. If an obstetric anal injury is missed, there will be grounds for a … [Read more...]
Anal Sphincter Injury Following Childbirth
If your anal sphincter injury was not diagnosed following childbirth, and this has caused you to suffer problems, you will be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation. Is an anal sphincter injury … [Read more...]
Medical Negligence: Faecal Incontinence After Birth
If you have become incontinent of faeces after giving birth, you will want to know whether medical negligence is to blame. Faecal incontinence after birth Giving birth by way of vaginal delivery … [Read more...]