Man discovers aneurysm doctors missed on his own CT scan
A New Zealand man reviewing his own medical imaging found a serious aneurysm that two doctors had overlooked, leading to a nearly year-long delay in diagnosis.
Gerry Leibbrandt identified an aneurysm on his CT scan that had been missed by two medical professionals. The oversight resulted in a significant delay to his diagnosis, with nearly a year passing before the condition was properly identified. The case highlights concerns about the diagnostic process and patient outcomes.
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Man reviewing own CT scan finds aneurysm missed by two doctors
The delays to Gerry Leibbrandt's diagnosis contributed to a wait-time of nearly a year.