Deceased
Gary Frederick Walpole
Demographics
49y, male
Date of death
2003-10-19
Finding date
2005-02-01
Cause of death
small intestinal infarction due to mesenteric and portal vein thrombosis associated with polycythaemia rubra vera
AI-generated summary
Gary Walpole, a 49-year-old teacher with polycythaemia rubra vera, died from small intestinal infarction due to mesenteric and portal vein thrombosis. He was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital with oesophageal varices from portal hypertension, treated with endoscopic banding. On 19 October 2003, he became delirious and agitated, leading to involuntary detention under the Mental Health Act. He was found unresponsive at 6:15am and died despite resuscitation. The coroner found his clinical treatment timely and appropriate. The forensic pathologist noted treatment of this condition is exceptionally difficult—anticoagulation risks haemorrhage while haemostasis allows thrombosis progression. No preventable errors were identified, though the family raised concerns about communication and lack of notification during his final agitated episode.
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