Compensation for Negligent Medical Care of Perineal Necrotising Fasciitis
Substandard medical care of perineal necrotising fasciitis risks leaving the patient suffering permanent disability and distress. It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Perineal necrotising fasciitis damage
Necrotising fasciitis is a virulent and powerful infection which causes the decay and death of all tissue it infects. It requires an early diagnosis and emergency treatment to give the patient the best chance of survival and a decent quality of life.
Perineal necrotising fasciitis is also sometimes referred to as fournier's gangrene. It is when this appalling soft-tissue infection affects the tissue of the perineum, the genital region, and surrounding area such as the anus and buttocks.
Without a swift and knowledgeable medical response, it can leave the patient with sexual dysfunction, deformity and scarring, as well as compromised bowel function and the possible need for a stoma bag.
The tissue destruction of this shocking illness is truly horrific and the only way to halt the continued spread of this deadly infection is for the surgical removal of all infected tissue. But this must happen at as early a stage in the illness as possible. The longer diagnosis and treatment are delayed, the more extensive the damage to the patient's health and function will be and the greater the need for surgery. If diagnosis is delayed for too long, there is also the possibility that the patient will die.
Medical negligence and perineal necrotising fasciitis
A diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis or fournier's gangrene requires an understanding of the implications of the symptoms and a willingness to refer a patient urgently for investigation by specialists.
The symptoms which might suggest that a patient is developing this dreadful infection would include the following:
- Intense pain
- Possible discolouration of the skin
- Swelling and tenderness of the skin
- The patient may have experienced some form of trauma to the area or wound or suffered a bowel perforation, allowing bacteria to access the soft tissue and infection to erupt
If medical professionals fail to recognise the possibility that their patient may be suffering this appalling infection and fail to make an urgent referral, they may be regarded as having been negligent in their care.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a family member are having to cope with the appalling impact of perineal necrotising fasciitis due to poor-quality medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors. We are a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise and one of our team of specialist lawyers will be very happy to help you.
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