Deceased
Murray Noel Haggar
Demographics
65y, male
Coroner
State Coroner Judge John Cain
Date of death
2023-10-29
Finding date
2024-05-21
Cause of death
Complications following a malignant bowel obstruction in a man with multiple comorbidities (palliated)
AI-generated summary
Murray Noel Haggar, a 65-year-old man with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability living in specialist disability accommodation, died from complications of malignant bowel obstruction. He presented with chronic constipation in July 2023, was found to have distal transverse colon narrowing suspicious for malignancy in August 2023, and a decision was made not to pursue operative management after discussion with the surgical team and family. He was admitted in September 2023 with non-resolving obstruction and transferred to palliative care, where he deteriorated over five weeks before death. The case highlights the importance of early recognition and appropriate management of bowel obstruction in patients with limited life expectancy, and the need for clear shared decision-making regarding operative versus palliative approaches in complex cases.
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