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Settlement involving death of a two-year-old following trachea surgery

The plaintiff's child was a two-year-old who was born with a congenital problem known as Pierre Robin Syndrome.  This condition caused some breathing difficulties that required the placement of a tracheostomy tube to assist with breathing.  After successful corrective surgery for the underlying congential problem, the tracheostomy was removed.  A tract from the skin to the trachea, known as a tracheocutaneous fistula, remained however.  Surgery was required to correct this tract.  The child died due to complications from the surgery to close the tract. Plaintiff alleged that the surgeon negligently closed the skin while leaving the trachea open.  This alleged negligence forced air into the child's chest and resulted in the lungs not being able to expand properly.  In turn, the child's heart was unable to pump properly, and the child died.  The case settled for $1,375,000.

Awarded: $1,375,000

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