Finding into death of Paul Kolembus
Deceased
Paul Kolembus
Demographics
32y, male
Date of death
2013-03-22
Finding date
2014-07-11
Cause of death
Complications of acute pancreatitis
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A 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and recurrent gallstone pancreatitis died from complications of acute pancreatitis at a palliative care facility. He had two unsuccessful attempts at surgical intervention (laparoscopic cholecystectomy and ERCP) in October 2012 due to anatomical complications related to his physical deformities. After these procedures, a decision was made against further surgical intervention, and palliative care planning commenced. The coroner found high-quality clinical care was provided throughout, with appropriate family involvement and timely medical treatment. No deficiencies in clinical management were identified, and the death was deemed an expected outcome of his terminal illness.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- recurrent gallstone pancreatitis
- complex anatomical deformities related to cerebral palsy
- inability to undergo cholecystectomy due to adhesions and anatomical constraints
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