Medical
Malpractice
Failure to Diagnose |
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$500,000.00 Recovery
- Failure to Diagnose Eagle-Barrett Syndrome During Pregnancy
Attorney - Michael
Zerres
Fall 2005
Blume Goldfaden partner, Michael Zerres, obtained a settlement on behalf of a family whose son was born with Eagle-Barrett
Syndrome also known as Prune Belly Syndrome. During her pregnancy,
the mother underwent an ultrasound, and, according to the radiologist,
it revealed a dilated ureter. The radiologist recommended that
the obstetrician perform a more detailed sonographic examination,
but the doctor failed to follow this advice, and, also failed
to advise the parents of the abnormal finding. Had a higher-level
ultrasound been performed, a diagnosis of probable prune belly
syndrome could have been made, allowing the parents the option
of terminating the pregnancy, or, continuing with the pregnancy.
After their son was born, he required extensive reconstructive
surgery because of the absence of abdominal wall muscles, bilateral
orchiopexies, and, removal of an atrophic kidney. The child,
now 3 years of age, requires lifetime monitoring for disease
in the remaining kidney, which is at increased risk for dysfunction.
The family obtained a $500,000.00 recovery.
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Medical
Malpractice
Failure to Diagnose
Eagle-Barrett Syndrome
Prenatal Care
Ultrasound or Sonogram
Wrongful Birth |
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