Case: Cerebral aneurysm ruptured during surgery: Mr KT (By his Mother and Litigation Friend Mrs FT) v Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust

摘要

Settled on an 80% liability basis December 2011. Initial lump sum (generals, past losses and contingency) £950,000 Periodical payment £89,000 nnNegligent decision to treat cerebral aneurysm (after delay in diagnosis) by surgery instead of the less risky endovascular coiling procedure. The surgery led to rupture of the aneurysm causing severe hypoxic brain damage.