Case Studies

After having a C-section Evelyn’s scar became infected with necrotising fasciitis. Unfortunately the condition was not diagnosed until six days later, by which point she was extremely unwell. Two … [Read more...]

When she was in the later stages of pregnancy, Molly became feverish and noticed a lump in her groin. She presented to her GP but he dismissed her concerns. Within days her condition was … [Read more...]

While undergoing treatment for a large bowel abscess, Kelly developed necrotising fasciitis. This could have been avoided, had her GP provided a better standard of care. When Kelly suddenly … [Read more...]

Cherie had a massive perineal abscess that was repeatedly left untreated by her GP. This led to necrotising fasciitis, a serious flesh-eating disease. When Cherie attended hospital to have a … [Read more...]

After undergoing gallbladder surgery, Joanna developed the severe flesh eating infection necrotising fasciitis. This led to terrible complications which could have been avoided had she been given … [Read more...]

After being admitted to hospital following a fall, Ted developed a large pressure sore on his back. Healthcare professionals failed to treat it and the wound soon became infected. He died shortly … [Read more...]

After having a hysterectomy, Paula developed a serious post-operative infection called necrotising fasciitis. Her symptoms were repeatedly ignored by nurses and by the time the infection was diagnosed … [Read more...]

After repeatedly seeking medical attention for a painful and discoloured finger, medical professionals finally realised Gary had necrotising fasciitis. By the time surgery was performed it was too … [Read more...]

Danielle went to A&E twice with the characteristic symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, but on each occasion she was discharged. This led to a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of her condition, … [Read more...]