Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosed miscarriages such as an ectopic pregnancy can be a life-changing event that can require additional corrective surgeries and expensive recovery treatments. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when an egg implants itself somewhere other than the uterus; in most cases the fallopian tube.

This can create a dangerous scenario in which surgical procedures may be required to correct the issue prior to permanent and life-altering injuries forming. A failure to detect an ectopic pregnancy can result in a ruptured fallopian tube and other internal injuries. You are entitled to receive compensation for your ectopic pregnancy injuries when they are the result of a misdiagnosis.

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms
Ectopic pregnancies can look and test the same as a normal pregnancy. This is part of the reason that they can often go unnoticed in certain scenarios. Your medical professional owes you a duty of care that extends to providing fair and adequate medical services including diagnosing ectopic pregnancy when possible.

Symptoms can be hard to detect with most women not showing any symptoms until week five. Below are some of the most common symptoms experienced by women suffering from Ectopic pregnancy:

• Bleeding
• Sharp Abdominal Pain
• Painful Bowel Movements
• Shoulder Aches
• Fainting

Your doctor must take extra care when dealing with patients who suffer from ectopic pregnancies in the past. These individuals are 20% more likely to experience another miscarriage when compared to women who have never experienced an ectopic pregnancy. Your doctor should also conduct blood and urine tests to ensure that you are not suffering from any ectopic pregnancy conditions. A pelvic exam should be conducted as well.

Early Diagnosis
An early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy can be critical in preventing serious injuries. Drugs such as methotrexate can be used to treat ectopic pregnancy when it is detected in its early stages. Your medical practitioner has a responsibility to help stop ectopic pregnancy in this stage of the process if possible. Only surgical options will exist once a certain level of gestation has occurred.

Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery
Ectopic pregnancy surgery can require the removal of certain parts of the fallopian tube where the egg has attached. These severed fallopian tubes are then reattached using a procedure called salpingectomy. A patient may need to remove their entire fallopian tube if the damage they have sustained is too significant.