DNA News: Paternity Test Reveals Answers in Vasectomy Dispute
Fox News reported that Brady and Mindy Hill of Arkansas is suing a medical facility after a failed vasectomy and miscarriage. The medical staff allegedly suggested that infidelity was the reason for the pregnancy, but paternity testing confirmed that Brady was the father. The Hills sued the staff for negligence and defamation, arguing that they caused Mindy physical and emotional distress leading to the miscarriage.
According to a Medscape article, 500,000 vasectomies are performed each year in the United States. Historically, failure rates ranging from 0.3% to 8.7% have been reported for different vasectomy procedures. Men are usually recommended a course of follow-up semen analyses scheduled by their doctor to ensure that the vasectomy was effective. However, depending on the procedure used, there may still be a small risk of future pregnancy.
A DNA test can quickly resolve questions of paternity during a possible failed vasectomy. DNA samples can be taken from the parents and the baby using a simple cheek swab. A prenatal paternity test can also be performed, if needed.
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