Coronial

4 results for duodenal ulcers

NSWhospital2023-09-13

Inquest into the death of Jeffrey Blundell

44y · Male·cardiogenic shock, on a background of severe tricuspid valve regurgitation, seve…

… from non-sterile injection practices. He presented to multiple hospitals with worsening cardiac disease, duodenal ulcers, and complex medical needs while in police custody. Expert cardiothoracic evidence indicated his c…

cardiothoracic surgerycardiologyhydromorphone
NSWhospital2019-05-14

Inquest into the death of Shaun BELL

4y · Male·Peritoneal sepsis caused by a perforated duodenal ulcer

…lobal developmental delay and non-verbal communication died from peritoneal sepsis caused by a perforated duodenal ulcer. Presentation included lethargy, poor oral intake, low haemoglobin (61 g/L), very low sodium (114 m…

emergency medicinepaediatricsdiagnosticcommunication
NSWhospital2024-08-20

Inquest into the death of Ricky Dougie Hampson

36y · Male·perforated duodenal ulcer

…severe abdominal pain and a reported sensation of something popping in his abdomen. He had two perforated duodenal ulcers. Emergency physician Dr N. misdiagnosed him with Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) based on c…

emergency medicinegastroenterologydiagnosticcommunicationmorphine
TAShospital2016-10-31

Coroner's Finding: Powell, Arthur John

90y · Male·Sepsis secondary to wound infection/dehiscence and bilateral parotid gland infec…

Arthur John Powell, a 90-year-old with ischaemic heart disease, chronic lung disease, and diabetes, underwent emergency surgical repair of a perforated diverticulum on 1 September 2015. Post-operative recovery was initia…

general surgeryintensive carediagnosticproceduralvenlafaxine

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