Man seeks donations after incomplete emergency surgery

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:43 · Archive

Joseph Flavell, 46, from Prestatyn, is fundraising after surgeons could not complete emergency surgery for a perforated digestive system.

Joseph Flavell, 46, from Prestatyn, developed sudden severe abdominal pain and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Scans revealed a serious perforation in his digestive system that was larger than initially expected.

Surgeons at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan were unable to complete the emergency operation, and Mr Flavell was transferred to Royal Liverpool University Hospital. He is now stable and has been moved to a ward, but faces a recovery expected to take about eight weeks.

Mr Flavell, described as a keen mountain climber and gym-goer, has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the financial pressure of extended time off work and prolonged hospital costs. He set a target of £2,800 and has raised roughly £600 so far. He said: 'I cannot thank the nursing team enough. The care, skill and compassion of the NHS teams at both Glan Clwyd and The Royal have been incredible, and I am so grateful. They have saved my life.'

How it is being reported

• Appeal to help North Wales man who needed emergency surgery after sudden health scareA man from Prestatyn is asking for donations after surgeons were unable to complete emergency surgery on him.North Wales Chronicle · 10 Oct, 05:58
• Appeal to help North Wales man who needed emergency surgery after sudden health scareA man from Prestatyn is asking for donations after surgeons were unable to complete emergency surgery on him.North Wales Pioneer · 10 Oct, 05:58

In this story: Joseph Flavell · Ysbyty Glan Clwyd · Royal Liverpool University Hospital · Prestatyn

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