A mother died in hospital hours after her family say she was given an operation she did not need. Kirsty Storrie, 41, passed away at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary on October 7 after she was treated for a perforated bowel. Her loved ones claim medics later admitted they found no evidence of the condition and could only tell them that her heart had suddenly stopped.
Family's account of treatment
The mum-of-two, from Barmulloch in Glasgow, had been suffering from vomiting symptoms since August and was first diagnosed with a viral infection. By early September, she was passing blood and went to A&E, but her family have told how doctors decided that the issue was being handled by her GP and sent her away.
Around two weeks later, she returned to hospital by ambulance and was reportedly told she had Crohn's disease or colitis - both inflammatory diseases of the bowel. Then, four days after she returned home, Kirsty was in excruciating pain and went back to hospital where surgeons carried out an operation for a perforated bowel.
Brother's grief and demand for answers
Her brother John Paul, 31, told the Record doctors later said they had given her the wrong treatment. Kirsty tragically died one day later. John Paul said: "We could all see how unwell Kirsty was. She as practically bedbound when she was at home and my mum was looking after her young daughters."
"She went to the GP and hospital multiple times so I firmly believe if they had taken her seriously at the start she would still be alive today. She should never have been let out when she was in with suspected Crohn's disease or colitis, but even when she went back in and had the surgery for what they thought was a perforated bowel, they still didn't know what was wrong with her."
Hospital response and ongoing investigation
Police Scotland has since confirmed it is probing Kirsty's death. A spokesperson said: "On Friday, October, 2026, we were informed of the death of a 41-year-old woman within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Enquiries are ongoing."
A Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service added: "The Procurator Fiscal has received a report on the death of a 41-year-old woman in Glasgow on 7 October 2026. An investigation into the death is ongoing and significant developments will be shared with the family."
An NHSGGC spokesperson said: "While we cannot discuss the details of any patient’s care, we would like once again to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ms Storrie. Throughout a patient’s time with us, we endeavour to keep relatives fully informed about the nature of a patient’s condition and the treatment they are undergoing. We are sorry that relatives still have questions about Ms Storrie’s care, and we would encourage them to contact their clinical team so we can discuss their concerns in more detail."
A fundraising page has been created to help with Kirsty's funeral costs.
