Deceased
Colin John Rafferty
Demographics
57y, male
Date of death
2013-12-01
Finding date
2014-12-01
Cause of death
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to a duodenal ulcer in the setting of recent nephrectomy for renal carcinoma
AI-generated summary
Colin Rafferty, a 57-year-old man with acquired brain injury living in supported accommodation, died from gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to a duodenal ulcer eight days after undergoing left nephrectomy for renal carcinoma. Autopsy revealed approximately 900ml of clotted blood in the stomach and bowel from a bleeding duodenal ulcer, with no complications directly attributable to the surgical procedure. The coroner found no causal connection between the surgery and death, determining the timing was coincidental. The case highlights the importance of recognising that post-operative complications can occur after discharge, and clinicians should maintain awareness of gastrointestinal bleeding risk in the post-operative period, particularly in vulnerable populations with communication difficulties.
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Procedures
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