EDWARDSVILLE — A surgeon is accused of negligently performing a surgery to treat esophageal cancer, allegedly resulting in the patient's death.
Jeffrey Brannan, as administrator of the Estate of Carol Brannan, filed a complaint July 10 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Alejandro Sanz, M.D. and OSF Multi-Speciality Group doing business as OSF Medical Group and OSF Healthcare St. Anthony's Health Center, alleging wrongful death.
According to the complaint, Carol Brannan was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on Sept. 18, 2019, and sought a consultation from Sanz, a general surgeon, on Nov. 13, 2019. Brannan underwent surgery to insert a "MediPort" in her right internal jugular vein, which was performed by Sanz at OSF Healthcare St. Anthony's on Nov. 19, 2019.
The plaintiff alleges Sanz "was negligent in his treatment" of Carol Brannan by failing to properly insert the MediPort catheter and perforating her right subclavian artery. The plaintiff also alleges Sanz failed to use "ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance" during the surgery and perforated her esophagus.
The plaintiff claims Sanz's alleged mistakes during surgery led to Carol Brannan's suffering, permanent injury, emotional mental anguish, medical expenses and disfigurement. The plaintiff also claims that as a direct and proximate result of Sanz's actions, Carol Brannon died on Dec. 4, 2019.
The plaintiff seeks a judgment of more than $50,000 and all other just relief. He is represented by Keith Short of Keith Short and Associates PC in Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 20-L-961