Man Found Aneurysm by Himself | Auckland News

A man in Whanganui, Gerry Leibbrandt, discovered a 40mm aneurysm by reviewing his own CT scan online—something two doctors missed. After months of ignored follow-ups and two ER visits, he finally got the diagnosis, highlighting a broken system where patients must be their own advocates. The clinic apologized, refunded his fee, and admitted staffing issues—but it took nearly a year for any action. Gerry’s warning? Don’t wait for the system to catch up—check your records, speak up, and demand accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/007664ff14ee7d53