Deceased
Bassillios Byron Pantazis
Demographics
68y, male
Date of death
2013-05-13
Finding date
2014-05-01
Cause of death
Metastatic gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma
AI-generated summary
Bassillios Byron Pantazis, a 68-year-old man in custody at Port Phillip Prison, died from metastatic gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma. He had multiple comorbidities including ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, and chronic obstructive airways disease. Diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma in January 2012, he underwent chemoradiotherapy but was deemed unsuitable for surgery due to poor ventricular function. CT imaging in April 2013 showed disease progression with hepatic metastases. He was transferred to St Vincent's Hospital in May 2013 and died shortly after. The OCSR and Justice Health reports found his custodial management and healthcare were appropriate, with a care plan equivalent to community standards. No deficiencies in clinical care were identified.
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