Pelvic floor Injuries

Some examples of negligence leading to pelvic floor injuries include:

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Inadequate Care During Childbirth:

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Mismanagement of labour and delivery, excessive force during instrumental deliveries (such as forceps or vacuum extraction), or failure to perform a caesarean section in good time in cases of foetal distress can result in pelvic floor injury.

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Episiotomy Complications:

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An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum during childbirth, sometimes necessary to help deliver a baby. This may be for example, because a baby is in distress, or the baby is large.

Poor technique or an unnecessary episiotomy may lead to severe tears extending into the anal sphincter or rectum, causing long-term pelvic floor damage.

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Negligent Surgical Procedures:

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Pelvic floor injuries can be caused during surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy, pelvic organ prolapse repair, or surgery for urinary incontinence. 

Errors in surgical technique, poor tissue handling, or inadequate postoperative care can contribute to pelvic floor damage.