Minnesota Gastric Bypass Error Lawyer Discusses Gastric Bypass Malpractice Lawsuits
Bariatric surgical procedures have seen a huge growth in popularity in the recent years. This is primarily because of the increasing rate of obesity in the United States coupled with medical advancement in the field of weight loss. Gastric bypass surgery is undoubtedly the most common bariatric surgical procedure as more than 100,000 procedures are performed every year across the country.
In spite of the increasing popularity, gastric bypass surgery is considered as one of the most complicated and dangerous surgeries. The relatively young age of the procedure and the inherent complications add to the complex nature of bypass surgery. Gastric bypass errors are quite common and are sharply on the rise because of medical negligence and malpractice.
The increasing popularity of gastric bypass surgery has also caused a considerable rise in gastric bypass errors and injuries. A report released by the American Medical Association suggests that a staggering two percent of the individuals (one in 50) who undergo gastric bypass surgery die within one month, while about five percent (one in 20) of the individuals die within a period of one year.
Other than death, a gastric bypass error can also cause a number of health complications and problems such as:
- Abscess;
- Bleeding;
- Infection;
- Internal leaking; and
- Hernia
Have you been injured or lost a loved one because of a gastric bypass error? Contact a MN gastric bypass error attorney with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100 or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form.
