Delays in Diagnosis of Bowel Perforation and Bowel Leak
Bowel perforation is a serious medical condition where a hole forms in the wall of the intestines. A perforated bowel can lead to a bowel leak which spills intestinal contents like fecal matter inside the abdomen or pelvis. A bowel leak can lead to life-threatening complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated. If an opportunity for treatment was lost due to a delay in diagnosis, a lawsuit may be warranted.