Pensioner who died of pneumonia after going into Shropshire hospital for knee replacement had asked to stay in but was sent home, inquest told
A pensioner who died from pneumonia after going into hospital for a knee replacement had asked medics to keep him in for another night but was sent home, an inquest heard.
Peter Hendry, aged 75, died at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) a matter of days after the surgery at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) in Gobowen.
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It was later discovered that he appeared to have suffered a heart attack two or three weeks before his operation.
An inquest into the death of Mr Hendry was held at Shropshire Coroner’s Court, Guildhall, Shrewsbury this week. The courtroom was filled with Mr Hendry’s family members, medics who were involved in his care, and lawyers.
The court was told that Mr Hendry, of Llanymynech, near Oswestry, had his surgery at RJAH on May 21, 2024 and was in good spirits - described as “the fittest patient on the day” by specialist knee surgeon Dr Tosan Okoro.
He was discharged the following day, after asking to be kept in for another night as something didn’t feel right.
On May 23 he was suffering from chest pains, shortness of breath, loss of appetite and vomiting.
His son Sebastian initially called RJAH, but said he was told it was likely to be routine sickness after an operation, and to try and get his dad to eat and rest.
However, Mr Hendry's condition didn’t improve and he was taken to A&E at RSH.
