Stroke After Gastric Bypass [Allegedly Undiagnosed Hemophilia]

Case #254

A 44-year-old man with obesity presented to a bariatric surgeon (Dr. C).

After a multidisciplinary assessment and consultation, he elected to proceed with gastric bypass.

Screening labs were done by Dr. C’s office, which showed a prolonged aPTT (exact value not given in court records).

The nursing staff told him about this result and asked him to discuss i…