Signs of dangerous spinal cord compression after back surgery
Hematomas are a known complication of spinal surgery and can cause permanent injury if they are not promptly addressed
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Surgical medical malpractice lawsuit: Adrenal gland surgery ends with removal of pancreas instead
Surgical malpractice sometimes causes serious injuries at surgical sites or nearby structures
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FDA issues warning on gastric balloon weight-loss procedures
Gastric balloon systems have been associated with five deaths since 2016
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Surgeon does not tell patient about pathology results, delays cancer treatment
Some doctors order lab, radiology, and pathology tests but never provide patients with full results
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When to get a second opinion after surgical complications or problems
There is a limited amount of time to repair some nerve injuries
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Gastroparesis: What causes stomach paralysis and how to treat it
When a surgeon damages or cuts the vagus nerve during bariatric or abdominal surgery, it can cause gastroparesis, paralyzing the stomach
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Timing is important for bariatric surgery
Experts recommend weight loss surgery before reaching BMI of 40, but our lawsuit experience highlights common complications
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A ruptured or perforated esophagus needs fast medical attention
Standard treatment can include surgery or medications, but in a lawsuit that I filed the doctors did neither, and the patient died
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How to assess your risk of potentially deadly blood clots and DVTs during surgery
Deep vein thrombosis during surgery can lead to deadly pulmonary embolism
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Botched spinal surgery or injection can cause painful, disabling arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis sufferers often have no feeling from the waist down, and lose bowel and bladder control
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