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Hemobilia

Although the digestive system is extraordinarily important to the body’s basic functioning, its contents are not meant to mix with other bodily systems. If a physician’s negligent behavior leads to the formation of a connection between the biliary tract and nearby blood vessels, the consequences can be dire for a patient’s health. Known as hemobilia, the exchange of blood and bile between these otherwise unconnected systems can lead to serious health concerns.

If you or someone you love has suffered harm because of the negligence of a medical professional, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 for more information concerning your legal options.

Hemobilia and Medical Malpractice

Hemobilia can be caused by several different problems within the digestive system. While some of these may be naturally occurring as a result of an unnoticed or uncontrollable health issues, others can be the direct result of medical malpractice.

The following factors can lead to the development of hemobilia:

  • Local surgical intervention
  • Treatments for the removal of gallstones
  • The presence of gallstones
  • Inflammation

Considering that the biliary tree helps move bile away from the liver, a patient’s life may be in jeopardy if this part of the digestive system becomes linked to a vessel connected to the circulatory system.

In addition to liver damage, hemobilia may cause sepsis. Sepsis is an extremely destructive health complication that occurs when bile enters into the blood stream, causing the body to react as if it under threat from a major infection. The resulting inflammation can significantly damage the body, and may even prove fatal.

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If a physician’s negligence has harmed you or someone you love, you deserve to see justice served. To learn more about your rights and options as a malpractice victim, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.