Deceased
Douglas George Coyle
Demographics
62y, male
Date of death
2023-06-17
Finding date
2025-02-21
Cause of death
Complications of likely sepsis in the setting of a pseudo bowel obstruction in a man with Hirschsprung's disease, intellectual disability and epilepsy
AI-generated summary
Douglas Coyle, a 62-year-old man with Hirschsprung's disease, intellectual disability, and epilepsy, died from sepsis complicating pseudo bowel obstruction. He presented to hospital on 15 June with shortness of breath, reduced oral intake, and black-stained saliva, having been unwell for several days. Imaging showed a grossly dilated colon. Despite fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, and electrolyte management, his condition deteriorated and he died two days later. The clinical decision for ward-based management only was appropriate given his poor functional baseline and longstanding Hirschsprung's disease. Earlier recognition of gastrointestinal symptoms and more urgent medical assessment before 16 June might have allowed earlier intervention, though given his underlying pathology and trajectory, this may not have altered the outcome.
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