Investigation and inquest
On 03 April 2023 I commenced an investigation into the death of Harry Arthur STOBIE aged 77. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 20 July 2023. The conclusion of the inquest was that:
Narrative Conclusion - Died as a result of a haemoperitoneum after insertion of a PEG tube, that is a recognised complication of a necessary medical procedure.
Circumstances of the death
The deceased suffered a stroke on 15th February 2023 and was admitted to Milton Keynes University hospital and transferred to John Radcliffe hospital for a thrombectomy and was repatriated back to Milton Keynes on the 20th February 2023, he underwent a PEG insertion on the 23rd March 2023 caused a large haemoperitoneum that was not recognised at the time. His condition deteriorated and he died on 26th March 2023.
Coroner’s concerns
That once the PEG tube was inserted at Milton Keynes Hospital it seems that the deceased's deteriorating condition was not monitored closely even though he was complaining of abdominal pain soon after the procedure was completed . His concerns were not escalated to a senior doctor for consideration of a possible bleed. The procedures and protocols following PEG insertions should be reviewed.