Life threatening and Life changing Failures Prompt Multi million Settlement
Generally fit, but experiencing abdominal pain, Adrian was suspected of having gallbladder problems and a keyhole removal of the gallbladder was carried out.
Over the following months several episodes of abdominal pain were investigated without satisfactory conclusion until an occurrence of severe upper abdominal pain drove Adrian to seek further medical help.
A scan did not indicate any stones in the biliary system but it was later decided by a consultant that Adrian needed to undergo an ERCP where a tube with a small camera at the end is inserted via the mouth to investigate problems. THE ERCP was also used with Needle-Knife Papillotomy to open the ducts with an increased risk of harm.
Unfortunately, following analysis of the treatment and medical records by our medical experts, not only was an ERCP considered to be the wrong course of action and was unjustified by Adrian's presenting symptoms, but, in the event, the ERCP was not carried out in an appropriate manner and was eventually abandoned. Furthermore, an alternative course of action, which would have presented fewer risks, had not been offered to Adrian.
Very shortly after the failed procedure, Adrian began to feel extremely unwell. He was in severe pain, experiencing a fast heart rate and was vomiting. Inappropriately, he was transferred to another clinic at this point despite being unable to walk.
Adrian's condition continued to deteriorate and the consultant suspected that he was suffering with pancreatitis following the abandoned ERCP procedure. Treatment was commenced, blood tests were arranged and he was monitored by staff.
The following day, Adrian continued in severe pain. He was described as appearing 'clammy and sweaty', and unable to pass urine with a tense abdomen. It was necessary for him to be catheterised as a scan showed significant fluid in the bladder. Following delays in review, during which time Adrian continued to deteriorate, the consultant decided that Adrian should return to hospital where the ERCP had been carried out.
On subsequent examination, peritonitis was suspected, further specialist advice was sought and it was arranged for Adrian to undergo a laparoscopic washout although again there was a delay of several hours before this took place.
Following the procedure, Adrian continued to develop an array of appalling symptoms and debilitating conditions, from which it was not always clear that he would survive.
Adrian had to have a section of the bowel removed, leaving him with a stoma and serious abdominal issues.
Suffering from septic shock, Adrian had developed multiple organ failure, his toes became gangrenous and had to be removed along with a part of each foot and considerable muscle and tissue in his lower legs. In addition, he had to undergo surgery to his right arm, leaving him with compromised function. He was also suffering from kidney failure.
Such was the terrible state of Adrian's health that he remained in hospital for some months, undergoing further procedures to combat his symptoms and encourage rehabilitation.
Adrian continues to suffer with severe disability. The psychological impact on both him and his family has been significant. Despite a determination of character, it has been and continues to be a difficult journey to recover a semblance of his quality of life.
After an extensive investigation into Adrian's appalling experiences and a comprehensive assessment of the myriad ways in which his health and well-being have been compromised, Glynns successfully negotiated a multi-million pound settlement reflecting the devastation which his negligent medical care has wrought on the lives of Adrian and his family.
(Details which might identify our client have been changed.)
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