Common Complications From Gastric Bypass Surgery in Atlanta
When victims of common complications from gastric bypass surgeries in Atlanta fail to take the necessary steps toward holding negligent medical professionals accountable, compensation for their injuries often becomes unobtainable. That is why if you suspect an error on the part of a surgeon, or if you know outright that a mistake caused you or a loved one harm, you need to reach out to a team of compassionate, client-centered attorneys who could make a difference.
With the help of an in-house medical professional, attorneys could review the circumstances of your malpractice claim and draft a lawsuit against irresponsible parties. However, this only starts after you reach out.
What Is a Gastric Bypass?
Gastric bypass surgery is weight loss reduction through surgical procedures. There are several different kinds that are available. Commonly, an adjustable gastric band is used. However, the surgery itself is exceptionally invasive and mistakes are more common than people may realize.
The vertical sleeve gastronomy with gastrectomy, which is also relatively minor, is also commonly used. In this procedure, doctors take out a part of a patient’s stomach.
Perhaps most invasive is the biliopancreatic diversion surgery that involves a duodenal switch. Anytime doctors perform a major surgery on someone’s intestines, there are opportunities for leaks. And when there are opportunities for leaks, there are opportunities for really bad results.
Common Complications That Frequently Arise
Like with most surgeries in modern medicine, the percentages involving errors are fairly low. But when they do occur, particularly with gastric bypass surgery, if not detected, the consequences are serious.
So, when doctors perform these operations, there is always a chance for something to go wrong. Whether a doctor is creating a diversion of a patient’s intestines, taking out a portion of someone’s stomach, or taking out a section of someone’s intestines, he or she has created a wound. Doctors then have to stitch parts back together and anytime that is done, there is a potential for infection or leak. If intestinal fluids, acids, partially digested food leak into someone’s abdomen, this creates further complications.
Even the best of surgeons can create a small leak.
However, the larger issue is almost never the leak itself. The issue that attorneys see is the failure to appreciate the leak before the leak becomes life-threatening. All too often, there are doctors who do not take the necessary steps to correct that mistake, or worse, they think there is no way that they could have made one and therefore, they fail to detect it.
Identifying Errors from Gastric Bypass Surgery
Victims of common gastric bypass surgery errors in Atlanta are often unaware if their surgery was a success or not. When errors do transpire, sometimes these mistakes make themselves known within the first few hours post-surgery. Doctors use a variety of tests to determine whether there’s a leak. They often use colored fluids or other methods to determine if there was a serious problem.
In other cases, it takes several days before complication arise. Sometimes, even weeks before the juncture fails. There could be a myriad of reasons for an error, and the awareness of it could equally come at any time.
In some cases, a patient could suffer from high blood pressure or a stroke. However, what many people fail to realize is that these secondary conditions could be caused by some mistake performed during surgery. It could prove fruitful to vet these conditions with the help of an in-house doctor who works with a team of dedicated attorneys.
Speak to a Team of Dedicated Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Because there are so many common complications from gastric bypass surgery in Atlanta, you need to think about bolstering your chances of a successful lawsuit with the help of an attorney. Attorneys who are familiar with medical malpractice could use their cutting-edge technology to present your claim in either settlement negotiations or court. Call today to speak directly to an attorney and for your free case evaluation. Attorneys are willing to speak to you after hours. Call now.
