Mum Warns: Meningitis Risk Over Ear Surgery Wait

A perforated eardrum diagnosis preceded a cholesteatoma referral, leading to a significant delay in corrective surgery for a young boy.

His mother expressed distress, stating she was not advised of the meningitis risk associated with his condition. She believes that had she been warned, she would have vigilantly watched for such symptoms.

The inquest explored conflicting accounts from medical professionals, with one consultant indicating surgery would have been expedited if concerns were present, while another noted no immediate signs of a complication at a later appointment.