Perineal trauma/vaginal tear
A perineal injury refers to damage to the perineum, the area between the vagina and the anus. Perineal injuries are most commonly associated with childbirth but can also occur due to trauma, surgery, or other medical conditions.
Complications can arise if the tear or a cut (known as an episiotomy) is not repaired properly, which can lead to incontinence, sexual problems, and bowel problems.
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Perineal trauma, perineal lacerations or vaginal tears, can happen during childbirth. This happens when the tissue between the vaginal opening and the anus (the perineum) stretches or tears as the baby is being delivered.
These tears are not an uncommon occurrence during vaginal births, and they can range in severity from minor tears that heal on their own to more extensive tears that require medical intervention.
In some cases, perineal tears may have been avoidable and are caused by substandard, negligent care.
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Client Stories
Injury to the Anal Sphincter during childbirth leads to faecal urgency and incontinence
Injury to the Anal Sphincter during childbirth (OASI). Negligence during childbirth left our client with permanent faecal urgency and incontinence.
Injury to the Anal Sphincter during childbirth leads to faecal urgency and incontinence
After an uneventful pregnancy, Miss X, aged 31, was admitted to hospital. She was 6 days overdue. She had delivery by forceps. Due to negligence, she suffered a fourth-degree tear or an obstetric anal sphincter injury (“OASI”).
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Here are some examples:
Failure to Recognise Risk Factors:
Sometimes a healthcare provider will fail to recognise risk factors which could lead to a perineal tear, such as a large baby, a, prolonged labour, or the need for instrumental delivery (e.g., forceps or vacuum extraction).
If the failure to assess and manage these risk factors appropriately resulted in a perineal tear, then there may be grounds to bring a claim.
Inadequate Perineal Support:
Healthcare providers may fail to provide adequate support and guidance during childbirth, increasing the risk of tears. Proper perineal support techniques, such as controlled pushing and perineal massage, can help reduce the risk of perineal tears.
Improper Use of Episiotomy:
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum to widen the vaginal opening during childbirth. Performing an unnecessary episiotomy or using improper technique during the procedure can increase the risk of extensive perineal tears.
Inappropriate Use of Assisted Delivery:
Instrumental deliveries using forceps or vacuum extraction carry a risk of perineal tears if not performed correctly. Improper application or excessive force during assisted deliveries can cause extensive perineal trauma.
Negligent Repair of Tears:
In cases where perineal tears occur, healthcare providers may fail to repair the tears properly. Inadequate repair of tears can lead to complications such as infection, delayed healing, and long-term pelvic floor dysfunction.
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If you have experienced a perineal tear and you think that it may be because of negligence, you may be entitled to bring a legal claim for compensation. One of our specialist maternal injury lawyers will be happy to advise you.
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1. Complexity
All Medical negligence claims can be complex and require experienced medical negligence lawyers. This will help ensure that your claim is expertly investigated by lawyers with a proven track record of success.
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Independent medical evidence will be required to establish liability.
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