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Hysterectomy Gone Wrong: Mom Faces Amputations
16 Oct
Summary
- A mother of six developed sepsis after a hysterectomy.
- She underwent multiple amputations and paralysis due to alleged negligence.
- The woman is seeking $68.5 million in damages.
A harrowing medical ordeal has left an Oregon mother of six facing life-altering consequences after a hysterectomy in October 2024.
Trisha Stevens, 48, alleges that her surgical team at Adventist Health Portland failed to respond to critical indicators of infection following the procedure. Court documents state that test results showing inflammation four days post-surgery were allegedly not reviewed by her doctor.
Weeks later, Stevens experienced severe symptoms including significant vaginal bleeding and fever, but was advised to rest. Her condition rapidly worsened, leading to hospitalization where she was diagnosed with septic shock and multi-organ failure. Despite treatment, the infection progressed, necessitating the amputation of both legs above the knee by November 6, 2026.
Further complications resulted in the amputation of her right hand, parts of her left hand, lips, and tongue. Inadequate spinal cord blood supply led to paralysis from the lower back down. Stevens is seeking $68.5 million in damages from her medical providers, citing profound physical and emotional suffering.
