Finding into death of Julie Anne White
Deceased
Julie Anne White
Demographics
59y, female
Date of death
2024-08-09
Finding date
2026-02-24
Cause of death
Complications of a pseudo-obstruction on a background of previous anterior resection of sigmoid volvulus
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Julie Anne White, 59, died from complications of pseudo-obstruction following previous sigmoid volvulus resection. She had intellectual disability, dementia, schizophrenia, depression, and chronic bowel dysmotility. Admitted July 2024 with abdominal distension, she underwent flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy with colostomy formation, and experienced aspiration pneumonia. Despite maximal medical management, she developed recurrent obstruction and transitioned to palliative care. The coroner found her care at both the disability accommodation and hospital was appropriate. This case highlights the challenges of managing chronic bowel dysmotility in patients with multiple comorbidities and the importance of early palliative care discussions in complex cases.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- chronic constipation and colonic dysmotility
- previous sigmoid volvulus with anterior resection
- aspiration pneumonia
- recurrent bowel obstruction
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