If ovarian torsion wasn't diagnosed in time and you lost an ovary or were seriously harmed, we can look at your care and tell you whether you have a claim.
Ovarian torsion is when an ovary twists on the tissues that support it, cutting off its blood supply. It causes sudden, severe pain low in the abdomen, often with nausea and vomiting.
It is a surgical emergency: if the ovary isn't untwisted quickly, it can be permanently damaged and may have to be removed.
Torsion is often linked to an ovarian cyst. It can happen in pregnancy, and in girls and young women.
Ovarian torsion can be hard to diagnose, because the symptoms overlap with appendicitis, kidney stones and ectopic pregnancy. A claim may be possible where:
The longer an ovary is twisted, the less likely it is to recover. A delay can mean:
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Yes, if earlier treatment would probably have saved it. Independent experts look at when the torsion should have been diagnosed and whether surgery at that point would have saved the ovary. That question, called causation, decides most ovarian torsion claims.
Many women go on to conceive with one ovary, but fertility can be reduced, particularly if the remaining ovary has its own problems. Your claim reflects the effect in your case, based on expert evidence.
Two years from your date of knowledge, under the Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Act 1991. For a girl under 18, the two years don't start until her 18th birthday.
Usually the hospital where the delay happened, including its emergency department. For HSE and voluntary hospitals, the State Claims Agency manages the claim. For private care, the claim is against the consultant or private hospital and their insurer.
No. The Injuries Resolution Board (formerly PIAB) doesn't assess medical negligence claims. They go through the courts, usually the High Court for serious injuries, although most settle before a full trial.
No. There are no upfront fees. Before you go ahead, we give you clear written terms explaining how legal costs work, as section 150 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 requires. Read No Win No Fee explained for more.
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