Deceased
William Anthony Daniel
Demographics
72y, male
Coroner
Coroner Dimitra Dubrow
Date of death
2024-11-09
Finding date
2026-01-29
Cause of death
Complications of a gastroduodenal perforation (palliated) in the setting of multiple medical comorbidities
AI-generated summary
William Anthony Daniel, a 72-year-old SDA resident with intellectual impairment and multiple comorbidities, presented to Box Hill Hospital on 7 November 2024 with postural hypotension, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. CT imaging revealed a gastroduodenal perforation with free fluid and pneumoperitoneum. After discussion with family, a palliative approach was chosen rather than diagnostic laparoscopy or surgery, as these were deemed unlikely to improve quality of life. William was managed with intravenous antibiotics, fluids and analgesia. He deteriorated rapidly overnight with increased respiratory rate and severe pain, transitioned to end-of-life care, and died the following morning. The coroner accepted that this was a natural death from complications of gastroduodenal perforation in the setting of multiple medical comorbidities, with no inquest held.
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Procedures
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