A verdict of medical misadventure has been returned in the case of a 66-year-old mother of three who died following a routine procedure to remove a gall stone. These are the early-warning signs for sepsis,” Dr McCarthy said. Dr McCarthy described the bowel as a barrier system to prevent harmful bacteria entering the body. I have never seen anybody get so sick so quickly,” Dr McCarthy said. Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane returned a verdict of medical misadventure and offered condolences to the family.

Source: The Irish Times September 06, 2018 20:15 UTC