Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Prolonged Surgery All surgeries carry inherent risks, but the longer a surgery lasts, the longer normal body operations are put on hold and the higher the potential for serious consequences. Oftentimes, prolonged surgery is necessary, occurring as a result unexpected complications. However, in some cases, prolonged surgery occurs because of a surgical mistake or other preventable error that requires immediate correction. When prolonged surgery occurs as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of a medical professional, patients who have sustained injury have the right to hold responsible parties accountable. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury or death because of a prolonged surgery, you should know that you have legal rights and options. Please contact us today to speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney free of charge. Prolonged Surgery: The Consequences The consequences of a prolonged surgery can range in severity from post-anesthesia drowsiness to death. Most of the serious consequences are caused by lengthy anesthesia-induced unconsciousness. Among the more dangerous consequences caused by prolonged surgery are: Brain damage Tissue death Nerve damage Post-operative heart arrhythmia Coma Death

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