Beatrix was given an episiotomy during the delivery of her first child but this was not performed or repaired properly. Consequently she suffered a third degree tear which was not diagnosed after the … [Read more...]
Compensation For Missed Second Degree Tear
Millie sustained a second degree tear during the delivery of her third child, but unfortunately the injury was mistaken for a first degree tear. She needed reconstructive surgery to repair the damage, … [Read more...]
Successful Claim for Missed Third Degree Tear
Megan sustained a severe third degree tear during a difficult delivery, but this was not identified after the birth. It was only when she began to suffer episodes of faecal incontinence that the … [Read more...]
Missed Fourth Degree Tear Leads To Fistula
After days of excruciating pain, Hester was diagnosed with a missed fourth degree tear and a perineal abscess. This led to a fistula, faecal incontinence and a permanent colostomy. While giving … [Read more...]
Midwives Fail to Diagnose Third Degree Tear
Midwives failed to examine Keisha after she gave birth and she left hospital with a missed third degree tear. When Keisha went into labour, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl without any … [Read more...]
Compensation For Missed Third Degree Tear
After the birth of her first child Jess began to suffer regular episodes of faecal incontinence. Her problems were repeatedly ignored until she fell pregnant once again and a missed third degree tear … [Read more...]
3c Tear Missed by Registrar
Following a forceps delivery, Annie suffered a third degree tear. Unfortunately, this was not diagnosed for another six months, by which time she was suffering life-changing symptoms. Due to … [Read more...]