121 results for “liver injury”
88y · Male·Sepsis of unknown aetiology in a man with ischaemic cardiomyopathy and other med…
…tal on 7 July. Despite antibiotic therapy and supportive care, he deteriorated with delirium, acute kidney injury, and liver dysfunction. He was deemed unsuitable for CPR or intubation. He died suddenly on 9 July 2021. T…
54y · Male·Unascertained
…ed despite blood cultures, imaging, and microbiology. He deteriorated with coagulopathy, DIC, acute kidney injury, and liver dysfunction, dying four days later. The coroner could not determine cause of death due to uncer…
71y · Male·Complications of rib fractures, liver laceration and pneumothorax sustained in a…
Anthony Joseph Moore, 71, died from complications of rib fractures, liver laceration and pneumothorax sustained in a fall at Bundoora Park on 15 August 2025. While being assisted b…
2y · Female·Blunt force injury to the abdomen
A two-year-old girl died from blunt force injury to the abdomen, sustaining internal injuries including pancreatic rupture, jejunal rupture, and liver trau…
39y · Female·multiorgan failure and probable sepsis
…age. Despite initial haemodynamic improvement, she developed multiorgan dysfunction including acute kidney injury, liver failure, and pneumonia with ongoing seizures. After discussion with family regarding her poor progn…
33y · Male·Haemoperitoneum secondary to lacerated spleen as a result of peritoneal ascitic …
A 33-year-old man with severe alcoholic liver disease (Child-Pugh C) and poor prognosis died from haemoperitoneum following splenic laceration during a …
57y · Male·Complications of multiple blunt force injuries in a man with ischaemic heart dis…
Stephen Johnston, a 57-year-old man with ischaemic heart disease, obesity, depression and alcohol dependence, was assaulted on 7 December 2016 by Kevin Knowles and Amanda Bourke after an evening of drinking. Johnston suf…
45y · Female·Multisystem organ failure secondary to acute liver failure associated with parac…
Elsa Harrington, a 45-year-old woman, died from acute liver failure secondary to paracetamol toxicity in November 2002. She was admitted post-hysterectomy with bowel …
56y · Female·multi-organ failure complicating severe burns on a background of alcoholic liver…
A 56-year-old woman with alcoholic liver disease, cerebellar atrophy, and marked mobility impairment suffered fatal full-thickness burns (75% TBSA)…
16y · Female·lacerations of the liver
A 16-year-old Aboriginal female died from liver lacerations sustained in what the coroner determined was an unlawful killing rather than an accident. The …
57y · Male·Hepatic encephalopathy, end stage liver failure, alcoholic cirrhosis, end stage …
…an imprisoned for 23 years, died in PAH Secure Unit from natural causes: hepatic encephalopathy, end-stage liver failure, alcoholic cirrhosis, and end-stage renal failure. He had complex comorbidities including ischaemi…
47y · Female·Traumatic closed head injury likely sustained in a fall from standing
…h a 18-year history of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and severe alcoholism, died from a traumatic closed head injury sustained in a fall from standing. At autopsy, blood alcohol concentration was 0.23% (4.5 times the legal …
45y · Male·Intra-abdominal haemorrhage due to ruptured spleen due to splenomegaly due to ci…
… days earlier. The splenic rupture was either spontaneous or a secondary delayed rupture from minor/silent injury. Expert review found his acute medical care appropriate. Key clinical lessons: prisoners with cirrhosis an…
40y · Male·Single gunshot wound to the shoulder, chest and abdomen
…assive internal injuries including damage to the left lung, diaphragm, stomach, pancreas, small intestine, liver and splenic vein. Despite arriving at Royal North Shore Hospital alive and conscious, he died shortly afte…
53y · Male·Gastrointestinal haemorrhage complicating recent PEG insertion with stroke as a …
…is case highlights risks of PEG insertion in patients with severe dysphagia from stroke and acquired brain injury, particularly vulnerability to post-procedural complications. Clinicians appropriately prioritised comfort…
51y · Male·Blunt head injury sustained in the circumstances of a seizure
…ohn Jansen, a 51-year-old man with poorly controlled epilepsy and chronic alcoholism, died from blunt head injury sustained during a seizure in his home. He had not taken his anti-epileptic medication (Epilim) for four d…
38y · Male·acute on chronic right hemisphere subdural haematoma
…a fall while severely intoxicated on 30 December 2015. He had a chronic subdural haematoma from an earlier injury sustained when falling against a bathtub in October 2015 while attempting entry to his residence. He was a…
51y · Male·Complications of chronic ethanol use
EH was a 51-year-old man with chronic alcohol dependence, liver cirrhosis, and recent hip fracture complications who died at home on 1 November 2022 whilst waiting for an…
52y · Male·clozapine toxicity
…ignificant clinical benefit for aggressive behaviour and psychosis, enabling community living. At autopsy, liver clozapine concentration (45mg/kg) was in the lethal range. Post-mortem findings showed cardiac failure wit…
72y · Male·Haemopericardium due to anti-coagulation treatment for pulmonary thromboemboliti…
Jeffrey Brown, a 72-year-old with recent cardiac surgery (CABG), died from haemopericardium due to anticoagulation treatment for pulmonary thromboembolism. Post-mortem examination revealed fibrinous pericarditis (a known…
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