East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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First report 3 Mar 2014•Latest report 25 Jun 2026

Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Reports naming this recipient by issue year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Reports
26

Naming this recipient

Published responses
54%

Found for named reports

Concerns addressed
46

Across all linked responses

Stated actions
106

Described in responses

Concerns and recipient responses

Statements from East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. Central and South East Kent

    AI-generated summary

    Margaret Joy Easterfield · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Margaret Joy Easterfield underwent reversal of an ileostomy loop, developed peritonitis after an anastomotic leak following surgery, and died after readmission to hospital. The concern was that the anastomotic breakdown may have involved technical error and could raise risks of further deaths.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Ileo-ileal anastomotic breakdown

    Wider context from the report

    “I am concerned that Mrs Easterfield underwent surgery on 26th October 2012 following which there was an anastomotic leak. She was discharged from hospital on the 30th October and was readmitted on 31st October, becoming profoundly unwell in the afternoon of the 3rd November and dying on the 4th November. I consider that a leak of ileo-ileal anastomosis is relatively rare and raises the question of technical error on the part of the surgeon. Because of my concern about the incidences of an anastomotic breakdown, I am raising this matter with you as I believe you can carry out action to prevent further death. ”
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