Deceased
Joel Kenneth Anderson
Demographics
50y, male
Date of death
2012-04-14
Finding date
2014-11-28
Cause of death
hepatic encephalopathy secondary to liver cirrhosis with background of hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma
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Joel Kenneth Anderson, aged 50, died from hepatic encephalopathy secondary to advanced liver cirrhosis complicated by hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma. He presented to hospital with end-stage liver disease, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy causing confusion and delirium. Despite appropriate medical management including fluid drainage, PICC line insertion for medication delivery, antibiotic treatment for peritonitis, and endoscopic assessment revealing oesophageal varices, his condition rapidly deteriorated. He was deemed unsuitable for transplant due to high tumour markers and untreated hepatitis C. His hospital course was complicated by non-compliance, alcohol use during brief absconding episodes, and behavioural disturbance requiring psychiatric detention and restraint. The coroner found his detention lawful and medical treatment entirely appropriate, making no recommendations.
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