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...]
Compensation for Birth Tear Bath Solicitor
To discuss claiming compensation for a perineal tear sustained while giving birth, please get in touch with us at Glynns Solicitors. We have a dedicated team of clinical negligence lawyers with … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Unrepaired Perineal Tear
If a 3rd or 4th degree tear is not properly repaired, it will almost certainly lead to symptoms for the patient concerned. What symptoms will there be if a tear is not properly repaired? 3rd and … [Read more...]
Colostomy Needed After Perineal Tear
If you have been left with a colostomy after sustaining a severe perineal tear, you need to consider whether medical negligence is to blame. If your tear was not adequately repaired or was not … [Read more...]
Delayed Repair of 4th Degree Tear
If there was a delay in repairing your fourth degree tear because of medical error, you could be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation. Contact us for more information. Repair of a 4th degree … [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...]
Late Diagnosis of 3rd Degree Tear
If your 3rd degree tear has only just been diagnosed and it is months or years after you gave birth, you could be entitled to claim compensation. A failure to recognise and repair a 3rd degree tear … [Read more...]
My 3rd Degree Tear Was Wrongly Diagnosed
If you have just discovered that you suffered a 3rd degree tear during childbirth and the injury was not accurately diagnosed and repaired, you could be entitled to claim compensation. Contact us for … [Read more...]
4th Degree Tear Poorly Repaired
If you have a 4th degree tear but are continuing to suffer with faecal urgency or incontinence, it is possible that your repair was inadequate. If the standard of surgical treatment is found to be … [Read more...]
Recognising and Repairing Perineal Tears
Medical professionals have become better and recognising and repairing severe perineal injuries such as 3rd and 4th degree tears. Nevertheless, there are still occasions when a serious tear is … [Read more...]
Infection after 3rd Degree Tear
An infection is the main reasons why a perineal tear repair would fail. In this article we explore infection after 3rd degree tear in more detail. Why does infection happen after a 3rd degree tear? … [Read more...]
I Am Incontinent Despite 3rd Degree Tear Repair
If you are suffering from incontinence despite having your 3rd or 4th degree tear repaired, there may be some underlying issues. For instance, the wound may have broken down due to an infection or … [Read more...]
Classification of Perineal Tears
In this article we explore the classification of perineal tears, explaining what it means to have a first, second, third or fourth degree tear. What is a perineal tear? A perineal tear is an injury … [Read more...]
Tear From Vagina To Anus
A perineal tear that extends from the vagina to the anus is called a fourth degree tear. It is the most severe type of perineal injury that can be sustained during childbirth. Fourth degree tear A … [Read more...]
Macrosomia and 3rd Degree Tear
Macrosomia is the medical term for a newborn baby who weighs more than 8lb 13oz. Macrosomia can make a vaginal birth difficult and can increase the risk of shoulder dystocia and a severe perineal … [Read more...]
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