Finding into death of Malcolm Colin Vincent
Deceased
Malcolm Colin Vincent
Demographics
57y, male
Date of death
2015-09-29
Finding date
2016-07-26
Cause of death
Small bowel ischaemia (operated) with incarcerated umbilical hernia
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Malcolm Colin Vincent, a 57-year-old resident of supported accommodation, presented to hospital with acute abdominal pain and was found to have incarcerated umbilical hernia with small bowel ischaemia requiring emergency surgery. He died from multiple organ failure despite resection of four metres of ischaemic bowel. The coroner found no clinical issues with his hospital care. The case highlights the importance of early recognition of acute abdominal pain in vulnerable residents of care facilities and prompt emergency presentation. Timely surgical intervention occurred, but the extent of ischaemic damage was ultimately irreversible. For clinicians, this emphasises that acute abdominal pain in supported-living residents requires immediate medical evaluation regardless of their baseline functional status.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- incarcerated umbilical hernia
- small bowel ischaemia
- multiple organ failure
- hypoglycaemia
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