Premature Infants (Born BEFORE 37 Weeks) Diagnosed With Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) After Receiving Similac® And Forced To Use a Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube, aka Peg Tube) For Feeding May Be Entitled To Justice And Financial Compensation Starting With A FREE Case Examination
Premature Infants (Born BEFORE 37 Weeks) Diagnosed With Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) After Receiving Similac® And Forced To Use a Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube, aka Peg Tube) For Feeding May Be Entitled To Justice And Financial Compensation Starting With A FREE Case Examination
Manufacturers failed to reveal that premature infants (born BEFORE 37 weeks) fed cow’s milk–based formulas can potentially develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and be forced to use a gastrostomy tube (g-tube, aka peg tube) for feeding--and, those victims deserve justice.
Those families impacted may be eligible if they were:
- Born prematurely (before 37 weeks);
- Given Similac® or Enfamil® in hospital;
- Diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC);
- Forced to feed through a gastrostomy tube (g-tube, aka peg tube); and,
- Affected with serious complications that may include surgeries to repair intestinal perforations, short bowel syndrome (SBS), brain damage, and more
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How Is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Connected To Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube, aka Peg Tube)?
A gastrostomy tube (g-tube, aka peg tube), is a feeding tube that goes through the abdominal wall into the abdomen of premature infants (before 37 weeks).
G-tubes are used for long-term tube feedings in infants, children, and adults who are unable to eat or who can't eat enough. There are many reasons why a premature baby might need a G-tube–as most preemies have trouble eating at first.
Other preemies have complex medical problems–such as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)--that make it hard for them to eat well.
According to the VeryWellFamily website, some reasons why a preemie might need a G-tube include:
- Long-term ventilation: Premature infants (before 37 weeks) who need to be on a ventilator for a long time won't be able to–or be able to learn how to–eat until they have a tracheostomy.
- Oral aversion: Premature infants (before 37 weeks) in the NICU receive a lot of unpleasant stimulation to their mouths, such as intubation, suctioning and poor feeding techniques.
- Neurologic disorders: Neuromuscular disorders can cause problems that make it hard for premature infants (before 37 weeks) to eat enough food to grow well.
- Difficulty gaining weight: Failure to thrive, BPD, and genetic disorders can all make it hard for babies to gain weight for a variety of reasons.
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC): A condition which made lead to serious complications that may include surgeries to repair intestinal perforations, short bowel syndrome (SBS), brain damage, and more
There are two primary ways that a gastrostomy tube (g-tube, aka peg tube) can be placed in premature infants (before 37 weeks): surgically or with an endoscope.
However, in cases of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), the need for a g-tube can be traced directly back to the manufacturer failing to properly warn the parents of the potential for developing NEC.
That’s why these tiny victims and their families are urged to receive a free, private case evaluation from an experienced attorney that has a track record of success with these types of cases.
