A surgeon performed colon-rectal surgery on a 58-year old man, for treatment of rectal prolapse. The doctor failed to create a proper anastomosis that permitted fecal material to seep into the patient’s abdominal cavity. This went undetected by the medical providers and the patient developed fatal peritonitis.
Outcome:
A settlement was reached pre-suit. The terms of the settlement are protected by a confidentiality agreement.
