Holding Doctors Accountable for the Harm Caused by Delayed Diagnosis
A tubal pregnancy is a serious condition that can have severe consequences if it is left untreated. If you have suffered serious harm or have lost a loved one due to a doctor's failure to diagnose a tubal pregnancy, you may have a medical malpractice claim.
At the law firm of Furr & Henshaw, our South Carolina tubal pregnancy misdiagnosis attorneys have decades of experience representing clients who have suffered serious harm due to delayed diagnosis of serious medical conditions, including tubal pregnancy.
Understanding the Diagnostic Process for Tubal Pregnancy
Tubal pregnancy is the most common type of ectopic pregnancy. It occurs when an embryo embeds itself in the fallopian tube and begins to develop there. The first sign of a tubal pregnancy is usually pain in the abdomen approximately six to eight weeks after conception.
If a tubal or otherwise ectopic pregnancy is not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can result in loss of an ovary, total infertility, serious infection and even death.
Obviously, not every abdominal pain is a tubal pregnancy. However, when a woman comes to a doctor with this symptom, the doctor has a responsibility to ask the appropriate questions and follow up with tests if any indicating factors for tubal pregnancy are present.
A woman who has already had a tubal pregnancy is at higher risk for recurrence, which is something that her doctor needs to consider during the differential diagnosis process.
Contact Our Experienced Columbia and Myrtle Beach Malpractice Lawyers
To schedule a consultation to discuss your medical malpractice claim, contact us today at our offices in Myrtle Beach and Columbia. Our consultations are free of charge and obligation, and you will not pay any attorneys fees unless we recover compensation in your case.
