2010Holland v. Dixon M. Rollins, M.D. and Suffolk Radiology Associates, Inc. (2010)
72 year old decedent underwent a gastrografin enema procedure by defendant radiologist for inspection of suspected anastomosis leak in small bowel. An earlier CT of pelvis showed a pocket of fluid, but no leak. The decedent’s surgeon requested 50cc contrast and gentle enema to evaluate the site. Defendant used excessive amount of contrast and did not gently introduce the contrast resulting in rupture of the pocket of fluid and large perforation. Decedent died of resulting sepsis.