Common Medical Errors Leading to Medical Malpractice Suits

There are several deviations from the standard of care that justify filing a medical malpractice case. I have listed the most common errors. • Anesthetic Mishaps • Delayed Birth Causing Injury o Brain & Nerve Damage o Brachial Plexus o Cerebral Palsy o Erb’s Palsy • Cancer Misdiagnosis • Emergency Room Errors • Failure To Diagnose • Infection • Misdiagnosis • Lack of Informed Consent • Nursing Home Negligence • Prescription Errors • Surgical Errors If you or a family member or a friend has been injured as a result of medical negligence or you just need to have your case reviewed, please feel free to call my office. I will discuss your case over the phone at NO COST to you. 1-888-760-7339

Post Surgery Ileus

An ileus is a blockage of the intestines (also called the bowel). The ileus prevents the movement of food, fluid, and gas through the intestines. The blockage is due to the lack of movement of the intestinal muscles. The intestinal tract is made up of small bowel and large bowel. The small bowel has three parts: the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. The large bowel has four parts: the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon. An ileus can occur anywhere in the intestinal tract. An ileus may be caused by any type of surgery, trauma, or pain medicines (such as morphine and oxycodone). A lack of activity also may cause an ileus. A chemical reaction occurs in your body causing any part of your intestines to stop working as they should. These are the signs and symptoms of an ileus. •Nausea and vomiting •Stomach cramps •Bloating •Lack of bowel movements and gas Your medical provider should properly preforms the following test post surgery: •Physical exam •Daily x-rays of stomach and intestines •Imaging studies like a CT scan with liquid contrast so the doctors can see your GI tract clearly in the CT scan. •Blood tests If you or a family member has suffered bowel injury after surgery, call my office and Find Out What Happened. 1-888-760-7339