This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-45400694
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Payout for man who lost penis to superbug at Southend Hospital | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A cancer patient who lost most of his penis to a flesh-eating superbug has won a six-figure payout. | A cancer patient who lost most of his penis to a flesh-eating superbug has won a six-figure payout. |
Andrew Lane, 63, contracted the potentially fatal necrotising fasciitis infection following surgery to remove his prostate gland in March 2013. | Andrew Lane, 63, contracted the potentially fatal necrotising fasciitis infection following surgery to remove his prostate gland in March 2013. |
His bowel was punctured during the routine operation at Southend hospital but staff only noticed six days later. | His bowel was punctured during the routine operation at Southend hospital but staff only noticed six days later. |
Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust admitted there were "failures" in diagnosing the problem. | Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust admitted there were "failures" in diagnosing the problem. |
Mr Lane, from Thurrock, said: "They've admitted their mistake, but I've not had an apology and knowing that just a scan a few days earlier would have prevented all of this is very difficult to accept." | Mr Lane, from Thurrock, said: "They've admitted their mistake, but I've not had an apology and knowing that just a scan a few days earlier would have prevented all of this is very difficult to accept." |
Following the life-changing operation, Mr Lane can no longer have sex, is incontinent and has been treated for depression. | Following the life-changing operation, Mr Lane can no longer have sex, is incontinent and has been treated for depression. |
The damage caused by the infection was so severe that he was left with just an inch-and-a-half of his penis. | The damage caused by the infection was so severe that he was left with just an inch-and-a-half of his penis. |
He was also forced to have the contaminated tissue covering his stomach removed, which has left him looking "nine months pregnant". | He was also forced to have the contaminated tissue covering his stomach removed, which has left him looking "nine months pregnant". |
Mr Lane, who married his long-term partner Sue shortly after being discharged from hospital, decided to speak out to warn people how dangerous the necrotising fasciitis bug is. | Mr Lane, who married his long-term partner Sue shortly after being discharged from hospital, decided to speak out to warn people how dangerous the necrotising fasciitis bug is. |
He said: "I've been compensated, but I'll never get my health back. | He said: "I've been compensated, but I'll never get my health back. |
"I used to be sporty and proud of my body, but now I can't bear to look in the mirror." | "I used to be sporty and proud of my body, but now I can't bear to look in the mirror." |
Mr Lane, who works as a carer, added: "My wife and I have been together for 18 years and enjoyed a healthy sex life but since this happened, that has been impossible. | Mr Lane, who works as a carer, added: "My wife and I have been together for 18 years and enjoyed a healthy sex life but since this happened, that has been impossible. |
"The desire is still there, but the little that's left just doesn't function any more. | "The desire is still there, but the little that's left just doesn't function any more. |
"I know Sue still loves me, but I feel less of a man." | "I know Sue still loves me, but I feel less of a man." |
Denise Townsend, director of nursing at Southend University Hospital, said: "I can confirm that the trust is in communication with Mr Lane regarding his case, a settlement sum has been agreed and that the trust has admitted failures in relation to delays in Mr Lane's diagnosis." | Denise Townsend, director of nursing at Southend University Hospital, said: "I can confirm that the trust is in communication with Mr Lane regarding his case, a settlement sum has been agreed and that the trust has admitted failures in relation to delays in Mr Lane's diagnosis." |
Previous version
1
Next version