The Trust admitted that the insertion of a suppository, which was contra-indicated given the deceased's recent bowel surgery, caused the anastomotic breakdown and led to his death.
The deceased underwent resection of carcinoma of the rectum. He
subsequently developed an anastomotic leak and developed
peritonitis and multi organ failure, which led to death.
The Trust admitted liability. The Trust admitted that the
insertion of a suppository, which was contra-indicated given the
deceased's recent bowel surgery, caused the anastomotic breakdown
and led to his death.
The deceased was self employed at the time of death and would
have worked well into his 70's, health permitting.
Following negotiations, the settlement sum of £320,000 was
agreed.