Two inquests were opened into the deaths of Adrian Coates and James Gerety at Whipps Cross Hospital. Coates, aged 66, died from complications following surgery for a hiatus hernia, which caused organ failure due to ischemia. Gerety, aged 66, initially discharged with antibiotics for colitis, returned in severe pain requiring emergency surgery for a perforated colon. The coroner noted the need to investigate possible missed opportunities that could have prevented harm in both cases, highlighting serious medical concerns in their treatment.
Adrian Coates, 66, died after undergoing an elective procedure to repair a hiatus hernia, leading to complications that resulted in colonic ischemia and organ failure.
James Gerety, 66, was discharged with antibiotics after being diagnosed with colitis but returned with worsening pain, resulting in emergency surgery for a hole in his colon.
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